1. Community
  2. Women's health
  3. Menopause

Short term memory lost when transitioning from peri to meno anyone

Posted , 7 users are following.

Beverlys1
Beverlys1

I am a big multi tasker,, unfortunantly! just started realizing i forget words, i can hardly do one thing a a time... this came on all at once and i notice many other big changes in my body really lost alot of muscle, pelvic floor drop, just to name a couple....Have had all the others through this journey hot flashes all day for weeks, anger, anxiety, insomnia, blood preasure and sugar problems, heart palps etc.... all of the 66 symptoms like all of us but this memory thing is quite disturbing going on 2 weeks strait now, can hardly function... did anyone get this when the estrogen really took a dive... i can tell im getting ready for the full meno... would appreciate and of your stories❤️... YOU GUYS ARE GREAT!!!

0 likes, 5 replies

5 Replies

  • CarolKelso
    CarolKelso Beverlys1

    Posted

    Hi Bev

    oh i hear you. my memory is shocking and ive had all of your symptoms ....but they do ease with time. but my memory is not the best and have to check things several times...locking my doors, my car. turning off the oven...

    i dont have the same confidence i once had.

    It can be embarrassing at times. words get jumbled and cant remember peoples names etc.

    Part of the course and you are not alone. CK

    • Beverlys1
      Beverlys1 CarolKelso

      Posted

      Hi Carol, Thank you for your reply not sure where you are in the process, wasn't so bad the first few years, I am now about 5 years in and i had some problems before but gee,, IF I start to do one project and then throw another in my mind i forget the first one... Just thinking maybe i had a big drop all at once, Im 53 just was thinking im to young for this!!!

  • Chuckj
    Chuckj Beverlys1

    Posted

    Hi there, there definitely is a correlation I feel with the drop in hormone levels in menopause and memory. There must be some research on it? I am 5 years into menopause and this is probably my main issue now, apart from feeling a little flushed at times and digestion issues!

    Having said that getting older in general is a bit trying at times, particularly having to wear spectacles to read anything!

    I use to be brilliant at remembering people's names, their children's names and so on., my spelling was also fantastic. But now I do struggle remembering names at the time, but it does eventually come to me. Also I try to keep my mind active with quizzes and word games to keep my mind alert.

    It is annoying more than anything. I just need to be more organised and prepared when meeting people. I also make copious notes and tick lists in order to feel efficient and more confident in what I am doing. We can get through this! X

  • liz85864
    liz85864 Beverlys1

    Posted

    im 4.5 ears into menopause following an emergency hysterectomy i cant remember words, everything is now a 'thingy'. i loose everything, forget what i did ten minutes ago and am bad tempered.

    i want to come back as a man

  • Beverlys1
    Beverlys1

    Posted

    Well i guess its not just me,, Just wondering if this is one of those symptoms that just sticks around as we age,,, Just the way it came on, wasn't noticing it much before,, You guys know when focusing on any of these symptoms it can be detrimental for your health... ha,ha really not funny though, thanks for all your input. xx

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.