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Menopause of not Menopause
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Originally Posted by macawcrazy
its easier said then done to see a doctor when you have money and insurance, when you don't, your screwed.
I haven't started my new job yet, I start orientation Monday, and tues and have to get a schedule after that, then I have to work 3 months until I get insurance. I have a college education and have had a hard time getting a job. So seeing a doctor right now isn't in my budget.
I did go through the sites, emailed one of the doctors there and haven't heard anything back
With a negative pregnancy test, I'm really not worried about it. I'm going to see what happens next month with my period, I have heard these are signs of menopause. Especially with the weight gain.
Dear, you are a little too young to be in the menopausal stage, there could be many other reasons. Here are some statistics and also some articles that might help explain what you are going through if you are not pregnant. But your symptoms could be pregnancy related and I would suggest that you at least 'prepare' yourself with proper nutrition, exercise and caution of what you eat or drink, or even smoke, until you are certain of what your condition is.
Hope these help.
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Menopause, sometimes referred to as "the change" or "change of life," occurs when a woman's body no longer releases eggs, and her ovaries substantially reduce production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. It is marked by the absence of a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months
In most cases, menopause occurs when a woman is between 45 to 55 years old, although for various reasons it can happen much earlier or later. For instance, women who have a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus) to treat cancer or endometriosis may experience premature menopause, called surgical or induced menopause.
Menopause often triggers symptoms that may cause women discomfort, including hot flashes, moods swings, vaginal dryness, night sweats, heart palpitations, abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting and osteoporosis.
Perimenopause
The stage before menopause is called perimenopause. Many women have erratic menstrual cycles during this time, which can make the exact date of menopause difficult to pinpoint.
Menopause is often confirmed by a test that detects the level of FSH in a woman's blood. FSH is made in the pituitary gland in the brain and circulates in the blood to stimulate the ovaries to make estrogen and progesterone during a woman's reproductive years. Once the ovaries stop making estrogen and progesterone, the pituitary gland compensates by making more FSH. FSH levels greater than 25 to 40 mIU/ml (milli–international units per millimeter) are a sign of menopause
HRT is the most common form of treatment for menopause. It involves taking synthetic estrogen or a combination of estrogen and synthetic progesterone, known as progestin. Benefits of HRT include reduced hot flashes, relief of vaginal dryness, slowing of bone loss and alleviation of mood swings and depression.
Women with certain health conditions should not take HRT. Conditions of concern include pregnancy, breast or uterine cancer, liver disease and/or a history of heart attack, blood clots or stroke.
Osteoporosis is a disorder in which the bones lose mass and density. It occurs naturally as a part of aging and may especially affect women during and after menopause. This is because a reduction in a woman's estrogen levels deprives her of the hormone's ability to protect against bone loss.
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, an estimated 44 million Americans – or 55 percent of the population over age 55 – are at risk for osteoporosis. At present, 10 million Americans have been diagnosed with the condition. Of that group, 8 million are women.
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, half of women and one–quarter of men over age 50 will have an osteoporosis–related fracture during their lifetime. The condition is responsible for over 1.5 million fractures in the United States each year, including approximately 700,000 vertebral fractures, 300,000 hip fractures and 250,000 wrist fractures.
If it's not menopause, check the following - it will explain some other conditions you might have depending on your past history. Unfortunately, without a doctor - all this is just guesswork and you need the reassurance - maybe see a free clinic or a nurse. Hope things work out for you. Good luck, and please keep us posted.
P.S. Read the PDF attachment on Hot Flashes - I guess the Menopause Document was too large, so I'll work on it and send that soon too.
http://obgyn.healthcentersonline.com...ovarianhealth/
Causes of Premature Ovarian Failure - POF
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Wishing you health and a positive attitude, Chery
Sometimes when we think of the worst, we get pleasantly surprised by the best news.
To jasmine caprice and buggage
Eash of us is different, for instance, I was five months pg, and my blood test was still negative. The doctors can tell more by doing an exam since the cervix changes color during pregnancy too.
Also, by doing a simple ultrasound - reveals a lot - to include possible complications, so:
First and foremost, when in doubt - Always see your doctor.
Second, Take a EPT or HPT, even though they might be negative does not mean your not.
http://www.babyfit.com/register.asp
Check out the following sites, they will help you through this a little more to reassure if you are.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sym...gnancy/PR00102 scroll down and even get answers on flying while pregnant, exercise, dangers, etc.
http://www.epigee.org/pregnancy/symptoms.html
www.askdramy.com The U.K. online doctor.you can post on a forum, or 'ask the Dr. Amy' with a click. The FAQ Tab on the homepage is also a good place to click and has a lot of good subject matter. P.S. Most of the articles are printable in PDF format.
Good luck, and keep us posted.
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