A little worried
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I just turned 51. I had my physical and routine pap in April. Doctor said I wasn't in menopause yet. Although, I never had actual testing to find out for sure. My periods have always been like clock work. Every 28 days. I got my period as scheduled--July 13th. It was a little weird. Every time I though it was over, it wasn't. When it was over, or so I thought...about a week ago I started spotting. This has never happened before. Well yesterday I starting what looks like another period! I'm freaked out!! What's happening to my body? Perimenopause. Menopause?? I made an appt for July 9 for my doctor. My pap results came back normal but I don't know what to think! I also feel weird. My emotions are up and down and I'm in a perpetual state of hot flashes!! I'm worried!!
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linda72460 Andy518
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Andy518 linda72460
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millette73897 Andy518
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This transition takes a real toll on our emotions, so don't hesitate to reach out for help and talk things through. It really does help! Best to you!
jayneejay Andy518
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sounds like it could be peri, the start of maybe... you get spotting and maybe even two or three a month then none, etc etc... emotions will be up and down and you will take things more to heart that dont normally bother you etc etc. in my early peri I spotted and bled constant for 21 months with hardly a break... ummmmm
I was in peri at the age of 40/41 i am just ages 50 now last week, had nine years of it and took the natural route no HRT.
i will tell you that a FSH blood test at the moment for you will not be accurate as your only or may only be in very early stage and the blood tests are very very difficult as your hormones may be near normal ( not peri enough) and the blood result will be of that on the day it is taken, so I dont think that will help you yet..
good luck Jay xx dont worry ...
millette73897 Andy518
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Everyone is so different. My friend had her period for like 5 weeks at a time! I skip them and them have one so bad, I feel like dying. It seems like as soon as I get through one odd, awful symptom, another odd, awful symptom shows up. Then I get to start the scary, nerve-wracking process all over again. You are staying on top of Pap tests and that is crucial. Keep a log of your symptoms (including the severity of bleeding, i.e. how often you soak a pad or tampon) all of this information can be helpful for dr in future. It is the same journey we are all on, however, I am finding we don't all take the same route. My sister-in-law has not had a SINGLE hot flash ( i hate her! lol) and I am always wiping my brow and changing clothes. Now that it is summer in the US, I cannot go outside like I did in winter!!
My electric bill is going up fast as I keep turning on the air conditioning. Not only is perimenopause physically draining, it's costing us some money!
Hang in there! Be your own best advocate and find someone to listen and who will help you manage your symptoms and concerns. Best wishes!
Millette
jayneejay millette73897
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i laugh at the AC bill, I live in southern spain and have the same concerns, its hot hot hot, all the best to you .. Jay xx
millette73897 jayneejay
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Our electric has already hit the highest it's been all year, even with our very harsh winter we had. Oops! Well, it's either that or a very hot, sweaty and frustrated wife and mom. I think they will choose the higher bill!
Take care~
Chrisy Andy518
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Andy518
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i made a slight error with my dates...I said July 13th. I meant June 13th!! Must be peri brain!! I feel like I'm in a fog half the time! I get things mixed up!!
jayneejay Andy518
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Take B6 for peri and continue everyday my doc gave me it early peri but did not explain why, so i never went back for more, since 9 years later still peri its changed my life, after trial and research i take 150mg daily of B6 and brain fog, aches, doom, tearfulness etc hone energy back feel fab ... Give it a try
Jay xxxx
millette73897 Andy518
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I have found a sense of humor to be very helpful in these tough times. I know that it isn't funny when you are scared witless by the awful things going on in your body, but finding what humor we can sure does help!
Keep cool~
Millette
jayneejay millette73897
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i totally agree, a sense of humour about menopause is vital, I dont hide mine, and share the flushes with all around, infact the other night I was out and the restaurant owner was messing about with a sheet of paper, and produced a home made fan for me 😃 all I said was, oooooo I am on fire tonight with the summer heat and my age 😃 we all laughed about it..
it so helps... then other women around me actually started talking about it which never normally happens, so it was all good fun... Jay xx
jayneejay Andy518
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Good luck dont worry your not alone 😀 Jay xxx
doc1981 Andy518
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