Do You Hate Menopause?
Now… do we really hate menopause… somedays yes, somedays no. In reality though, we recognize it is a natural part of life. But, it doesn't make dealing with some of the symptoms any easier. So, I would say no, we don't hate menopause, we just hate all the symptoms that can make some days a bit much to deal with.
What is menopause?
Menopause is a normal change in a woman’s life when her period stops. That’s why some people call menopause “the change of life.” During menopause a woman’s body slowly makes less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This often happens between the ages of 45 and 55 years old. A woman has reached menopause when she has not had a period for 12 months in a row (and there are no other causes for this change).
What is premature menopause?
Premature menopause is menopause that happens before the age of 40 — whether it is natural or induced. Some women have premature menopause because of:
- family history (genes)
- medical treatments, such as surgery to remove the ovaries
- cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation to the pelvic area
Having premature menopause puts a woman at more risk for osteoporosis later in her life. It also may be a source of great distress, since many women younger than 40 still want to have children.
And then there's HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy)…
The truth begins to emerge about artificial hormone supplementation and cancer. The truth is finally starting to come out about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the use of estrogen** during menopause. As the science is showing, what women need to combat symptoms of menopause is good nutrition (superfoods, lots of B vitamins, and so on) and a healthy level of physical fitness, not an artificial hormone therapy protocol. This begs the question: with tens of millions of patients subjected to HRT over the last two decades, how could medicine have possible gone so wrong? If you find this article interesting, be sure to also read 'Hardening of the Arteries Shown to be Significantly Slowed by Diet and Exercise.'
But back to menopause…
What are the symptoms of menopause?
Every woman’s period will stop at menopause. Some women may not have any other symptoms. But, as you near menopause, you may have:
- Changes in your period – the time between periods and the flow from month to month may be different.
- Abnormal bleeding or “spotting" – common as you near menopause. But if your periods have stopped for 12 months in a row and you still have “spotting,” you should report this symptom to your doctor to rule out serious causes, such as cancer.
- Hot flashes (“hot flushes”) – getting warm in the face, neck and chest.
- Night sweats and sleeping problems – these may lead to feeling tired, stressed, or tense.
- Vaginal changes – the vagina may become dry and thin, and sex and vaginal exams may be painful. You also might get more vaginal infections.
- Thinning of your bones – this may lead to loss of height and bone breaks (osteoporosis).
- Mood changes – such as mood swings, depression, and irritability.
- Urinary problems – such as leaking, burning or pain when urinating, or leaking when sneezing, coughing, or laughing.
- Problems with concentration or memory.
- Less interest in sex and changes in sexual response.
- Weight gain or increase in body fat around your waist.
- Hair thinning or loss.
Comments on Do You Hate Menopause? »
Sue Richards @ 8:52 pm
No. I don't hate menopause. Why would I want to hate someting that I will be experiencing for a decade of my life? What a waste of energy.
Sue
Menop Angel @ 8:50 pm
Lighten up Sue. This isn't about going through life bitter about your circumstance. It is about making things better. Although, you sound like the kind of crabby old lady who would rather live with the symptoms and complain about it to all your friends.
For the rest of us, we are finding ways to live a better life.
bb essex @ 6:20 am
I HATE menopause peroid! (no pun intended). All it means to me is I'm fat, flat chested, sagging, sexless dying creature! The simptoms have come a bit early for me and my life has changed drasticaly. It is bloody auful and if I have to listen to anyone say again how-bla,bla…wonderful and natural it all is I'll scream! I now know that life is not over and I really respect folks that want to put forth the fact that we are still human beings and have life still in us but, it has gone overboard with all the positivity and wonder of it all. Every aspect of my life has changed for the worse! I can only hope that with time I will come to accept the downward spiral to death. Boy oh boy am I bitter!! another simptom?
Catherine Ho @ 2:01 am
I am staying in Singapore. My last mentruation was on 25 January,2008 and the last mentruation was unbeliable a lot until it I had to bring extra kotex and it was the last mens I had.
I did understand the simptoms, but i was suffering from a fast heart beat and I am having a hard time breathing .
I fell so afraid of everything, worry to get old faster and my skin turn darker than before. Please help me to see a woman doctor that is able to restore my menstuation without any side effect.
I thank you for your kindness to reply to my problem.
Mrs. HO
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quick weight loss…
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Michelle @ 7:10 am
I hate it so much. I am horrible to be around. It has taken me two years to convince my doctor I have this and after she sends me to a neurologist he says I am going through this and THEN he tries to put me on antidepressants! What a crock! I'm not crazy, it's hormonal! Maybe I act crazy but antidepressants just make you not give a crap that you are crazy. Anyway, yes, I hate it. My son is miserable around me and so is my family, my friends, my co-workers. It's like something else enters my body and makes me this horrible person then a few hours later I am fine again and feeling so overwhelmingly guilty for my actions. So, I am working with the Vitamin B thingie but I can't take too much or it gives me insomnia. I would like estrogen but now it seems that is a no no from what I am reading. Anyway….glad this site is here and will be so glad when I can be semi normal again….before my own child decides he can't take anymore.