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Ladies who started perimenopause early...

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julee15466
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Ladies - I just wanted to see what your experiences were if you started perimenopause early like me. I am 39, and this started at about 38. It's awful. IF you started early - how long did it take? Does earlier mean faster or longer in your case? Any experiences would be helpful so I have an idea of what I might be in for. I'd rather be prepared and not have something happen than surprised if it does. =)

Currently my most bothersome symptoms are the hot/cold flashes or days and th back/sciatic/shoulder pain.

My period started being insanely irregular - some cycles 20 days, some 40, then I skipped one month, then 4 months... this cycle has been about 45 days so far! I often feel like my period might be coming - cramps, sore boobs... then it goes away and no period. Then it eventually turns up. I am doctor diagnosed as perimenopausal, so this isn't an underlying condition or a self-diagnosis. I have another ultrasound coming up in February to check on some simple fibroids, but my one ovary is so tiny now it's clearly giving up on life lol.

So anyway, any input would be helpful! =)

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  • claire38123
    claire38123 julee15466

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    hi julee iv just turned 46 i had hysterectomy at 39 but kept my ovaries iv just had bloods back saying iam peri iv had hot flushes since day 1 but after christmas woke up thinking i was a heart attack palpitations like mad sweating shacking feeling sick and pains down my arms it pasted after about an hour then kept coming back feel so shattered all the time dizzy most days stuffed sinuses head feels like its full of bees, feeling cold then hot, dry throat; IBS gone mad which iv had for over 20 years and the most painful boobs, forgetfulness, bursting into tears for no reason the list is endless.. iam now on my 4th wk off work DR has told me iv got severe menopausal anxiety didnt even know this could happen like most thought hot sweats and no sex drive was all i had to deal with,i wish , most days convince myself iam going to die with something, cant be bothered with anything and just feel weird all the time iam unable to take HRT as my mum had breast cancer so all hes offered is antidepressants which iv still got the script sat on my microwave as iam so reluctant to start taking as iv heard they can make you feel worse but iam not sure how long i can put up with this rubbish, more so when i read ladies put up with this for about 10 yrs so lets just hope all this passes quick and we all get back to normal,, big hugs and hope u feel better soon x

  • vicky77852
    vicky77852 julee15466

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    Hi! I am in the same boat! My peri started at about 38 and diagnosed a year ago at 42! For me it was a nightmare and my doc gave me hrt almost immediately when I asked for help! I am almost a year on hormones and feel normal again. I had really awful symptoms and was suicidal.

  • sandra87208
    sandra87208 julee15466

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    hi everyone my periods stopped age 39 im now 48 and the last 2 years have been hell. Pains and aches migraines aura heart palpitations and worst of all the anxiety. Im hoping every day I wake up ill feel better but no such luck yet. Wishing you all health and happiness x

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