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Hi. For the last 3 years I have had night sweats and little sleep but was still having every other period and nothing else. In the last 6 months I suddenly have a stone extra in weight around my belly, a sore lower area, right inside which burns. My lips ( Lower) tear like crepe paper and chaff when I exercise and the headaches are intense. Im about to do an Estrogen test. Anyone else had these or similar at my age?
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Sw62355 sarah99473
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Hi Sarah
I'm 50 and been having night sweats for quite a few years now. I also put on weight and started getting terrible headaches probably from my early 40s I would say. Then every 6 months some new symptom or other would crop up, like joint pain, acne, dry skin, you name it, I've probably had it. My latest thing is discomfort down below and I think this is the worst thing I've had to deal with. I am trying a local estrogen cream and not getting great results so far, so will be back at the doctors in the new year. Have you seen a doctor yet? I hope you get the help you need x
Gigi368 Sw62355
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Hi... give the estrogen cream time to work. It can take weeks to months to work and see results. It took me several months of vigilant usage to get it straightened out. I've been on it 2 yrs now and down to only 2x a week, and I'm back to as normal as possible for this insane stage of life.
Sw62355 Gigi368
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hi, thanks for that, I was beginning to give up hope. Have been using it for 9 weeks now, although I do have to miss some weeks as get my period every 24 days or so. This is def the worst symptom I've had, so pleased to hear you've been able to get some relief!
sarah99473 Sw62355
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Wow. Exactly the same as me...Its a total b***h isnt it. I just got married for the first time too...The discomfort is the worst thing you are right. With Covid doctors arent doing appointments. I have been using Dr Wolffs Vagisan protective ointment. It works really well but things arent still quite right. Im so glad Im not the only one. Im sure we will all get through this and I hope you feel better too soon x
Sw62355 sarah99473
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Yep. No one tells you about any of this! its been pretty hellish and I still get regular periods, so no end in sight. Not being able to get a doctors appt is awful too. Keep trying. Congratulations on your recent marriage btw!
Gigi368 Sw62355
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I had a hysto but kept my ovaries in my early 30s, I'm almost 53 so no periods to deal with but also no "mile stones" like missing periods to judge where I am in meno. Technically I'm post meno bc of no periods but I've got every symptom and then some. When you're on your period instead of inserting it, try using a pea size amount and just smear it on your outer lady bits at night before bed. It'll at least keep that tissue happy and your urethra.
Sw62355 Gigi368
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Thanks, yes I'll try that x
sandeep08592 sarah99473
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oh my god I've also lost weight and have been stressing about it! I did the worst thing and google! I'm suffering from acid reflux have had endoscopy done all clear just mild gastritis.
My hips, knees and legs ache and have soreness like mild ezcema on the side of my mouth.
sandeep08592
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sorry meant to say extra weight have had this for 3 years now. But my weight is fine according to my height. I've just got used to a bloated belly
sarah99473 sandeep08592
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I have had knee aches for the last 3 weeks. Thankfully gastrically I am good at the moment...
Shinebright sarah99473
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Hello ! this is totally me . I am 43 .. I have been experiencing night sweats / terrible sleep etc but the burning /irratated feeling down below is driving me crazy-I have just had my bloods taken to see all hormone levels etc .
what is the cream you are using for relief ?
many thanks !