Only menopausal women please...?

Question

ok, past menopause, still having night sweats and hot flashes, but the worst part is i am gaining weight which diet and exercise do not seem to be having an effect on. anyone have better solutions to this old age problem? HA THE GOLDEN YEARS, THEY'RE SHITTY!

Answer 1

menopause starts in your 30's and never goes away . I am 52 and had a complete hysterectomy at the age of 31 . Over 20 of being on Hormone Replacement and NOTHING works. My Mom is 74 and still has the side effects of menopause , and working in a salon , older clients tell me they still live with the side effects and they never go away . You know , you have to adjust your life style , nicotine , alcohol , and caffeine are the worst thing to take , All 3 increase the symptoms . And remember Your still hot ,,,, it just comes in Flashes !

Answer 2

I went into menopause after a hysterectomy. I didn't have the luxury (or curse) of gradually going through it. I had the night sweats & hot flashes up to 2 years later. had bouts with depression and I had a really short fuse. I tried Premarin for a while but who wants to take a bright yellow pill made from pregnant mare(horse) URINE?! So I took St John's Wort, it helped some. I have always been thin so I can't give advice on losing weight. If you haven't done so, talk to your Dr. or contact a meonpause support group (yes they do exist!) lol
Good luck

Answer 3

Going through the same thing myself! I gained 30 pounds in the last 2 years! Tried alot of diets, and couldn't stick with them because I wasn't seeing any results! I finally decided to start eating healthier, and drink a ton of water, cutting out soda completely, (very hard)eating lots of salad, and giving into a craving every one in a while. When giving into a craving, just make it half of what you would normally eat! I've been doing this for 2 months now and have lost 16 pounds! It's all the water insted of soda or even tea. I pee alot! The only drawback is waking up 2 or 3 times a night to pee! But if it takes this weight off, and i feel better about myself, then it's well worth it! Just don't give up!

Answer 4

It's the balance of estrogen, progeterone and testosterone. "The Wisdom of Menopause" is a great book with lots of good, practical info. As you get older your metabolism slows down, so the same amount of food is harder to burn off.
What helped me:
- exercise, eating more greens, less processed food (although it sounds like you're already doing this).
- lift weights. Builds muscle mass, which burns calories. Even 10 minutes a day makes a difference.
- get your thyroid tested. Menopause affects thyroid function, which causes weight gain and sluggishness. But note that your thyroid needs to be really in the tank before it'll show up as a problem on a traditional thyroid test, so if your thyroid is 'low normal' still ask your doctor what to do for low thyroid function.
- Magnesium and Vitamin B12 - LOTS of it. (See your chiropractor or doctor for specific doses) - helps support thyroid function, which helps with energy levels and weight loss.
Good luck!!

Answer 5

I mayn't be menopausal yet,but I've seen my Ma go through it,so I understand what ur going thru.Ma never starved herself,she gave her body enough time to get used to the new state.she did control her diet,went swimming,for long walks with us,sometimes biked for an hour a week..basically was blissful of riding herself of it.Yes,we dealt with terrible mood swings,but try not to get too worked up,its been over a yr,and the puffiness that came post menopause,has quite reduced.So give urself some love and time..

Answer 6

i am so right there with you, honey!! this sucks more than i ever thought it could. the flashes and the sweats are hangin' with me as well.....and i refuse hrt. but, the good news is, we can do something about it. eat well, take a multi vitamin, plus a b-complex tab daily, in addition to a calcium and magnesium supplement. do your best to stay prescription drug free. take a long walk outdoors daily....and free your mind. get a pet, if you don't already have one, and use it as a perfect excuse to be outdoors more often. look at the sky, the trees, the ground that you walk on more intensely. there is more to life than feeling crappy and getting old. i'm not real excited about my aging process either, but the alternative isn't real inviting as well. watch your daily calorie intake- eat balanced protein/carb/fat meals, and drink lots of water! water is the best! best of luck to you!!

Answer 7

I'm not menopausal yet but i know several people that are and one thing that's helping them are Natural remedies have you tried estroven or soy products they work really good for them gives you the estrogen your body is lacking naturally without any bad side effects, go to a health food store they have so many natural remedy's that really work good luck to you.

Answer 8

the golden years can be liberating...i had the weight problem, but for some reason it stopped and i lost it and don't know why. the hot flashes will come and go sometimes...and once in while i still get night sweats...but it does get better...and now i feel great...took a few years, but i think things level off...

Answer 9

Well, Um I know I am a boy but read this

While many people may find the topic humorous, or even frightening, the subject of Menopause is one I had many questions about. My interest and curiosity in this subject stems from my first-hand experience with it: my mom. After much suspicion that she was going through "the change," my sisters and I recently discovered that she had stopped having her period for the last four years. Much to our surprise, we realized that many of our hunches (such as "Hot Flashes" and "Mood Swings") were correct; they were indeed some of the symptoms associated with the periods before and during menopause. I learned that she was taking progestin, a hormone supplement, as well as certain vitamins, to help against the symptoms associated with menopause. Suddenly her violent mood swings and recent irritability began to make more sense. My mom explained that for the first time in her life she had feelings of "blueness" or depression. Despite the realization that my mother was menopausal, I still did not understand what menopause actually is. What are some of its symptoms? Are they treatable? If so, how? Are there any dangers associated with menopause? If so, how can they be prevented or treated? Through my research I would like to take a closer look at these questions to gain a greater understanding of my mom's situation and help others who might also come across it with their own families and friends.

Many of the symptoms and effects of menopause are not actually a result of menopause but are associated with the period of change leading into menopause. The changes and effects are broken down into three stages: perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause:

Perimenopause:
Perimenopause is the period of gradual changes that lead into menopause. They often affect a woman's hormones, body, and feelings. They can actually stop and start again anywhere between a few months or a few years. This period is also known as the "climacteric" period. During this process, the ovaries' production of the hormone estrogen slows down. The hormone levels in a woman's body fluctuate, causing changes, which are often similar (although much more intense) to the changes associated with adolescence.

Menopause:
Menopause occurs when a woman has her last period. A woman's ovaries stop releasing eggs. This is usually a gradual process; however, it can happen all at once.

Post Menopause:
Post Menopause is simply the time after menopause. Women often have many health concerns, which result from menopause (2).

I would like to focus mostly on the period known as perimenopause because of its many symptoms, which often serve as metonymies for menopause on the whole. After looking at many of these symptoms I will take a more focused look at one of menopause's most well known symptoms and how it can be treated. I will also examine some of the other methods of treatment for menopause, as well as some of the dangers associated with menopause and its treatment.

Perimenopause can begin as early as age thirty, however, the average age is fifty-one. Some of the symptoms associated with perimenopause are as follows:
-Irregular menstrual periods
-Achy joints
- Hot flashes
-Temporary and minor decrease in ability to concentrate or recall information
- Changes or loss in sexual desire
- Extreme sweating
- Headaches
- Frequent urination
- Early wakening
- Vaginal dryness
- Mood changes or "swings"
- Insomnia
- Night sweats
- Symptoms/conditions commonly associated with pre-menstrual stress (PMS)

Perimenopause can be any one or a combination of the above symptoms. The symptoms are often very unpredictable and disturbing, especially if a woman does not know they are related to menopause. These symptoms usually last between two and three years, though in some cases they can last between ten and twelve years. It is highly important to note that women in perimenopause have reduced fertility but are not yet infertile. There is still a chance of pregnancy during perimenopause, even if a woman's menstruation is highly sporadic.

Answer 10

You are sooooooooooooo right!!!!! Same problem here. If I knew the answer I would sure let you know. Diet, exercise doesnt seem to be working for me. Yes the so called GOLDEN YEARS are crappy!!! My mind is young but it just wont tell my body that.