2007-03-13 06:45:33 · 7 answers · asked by jackie g 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
thats the way it goes for some people in the menopause
2007-03-13 06:49:49 · answer #1 · answered by sukis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is nothin but Perimenopause.
Perimenopause is the time leading up to menopause when you start to notice menopause-related changes--plus the year after menopause. Perimenopause is what some people call "being in menopause" or "going through menopause." But menopause itself is only one day--the day you haven’t had a period for 12 months in a row. During perimenopause, your ovaries start to shut down, making less of certain hormones (estrogen and progesterone), and you begin to lose the ability to become pregnant. This change is a natural part of aging that signals the ending of your reproductive years.
Some women take oral contraceptives (birth control pills, or "the pill") to ease perimenopausal symptoms--even if they don't need them for birth control. These hormone treatments of combined estrogen and progestin can help keep your periods regular plus ease all the symptoms listed above. Talk with your doctor to see if this option is for you. If you are over 35, you should not take birth control pills if you smoke or have a history of blood clots. You need a prescription to get oral contraceptives.
After a woman reaches menopause, if she still needs treatment for menopause symptoms, she should switch from birth control pills to menopause hormone therapy (HT). HT contains much lower doses of hormones, and thus has less risk for bad side effects.
Making some changes in your life can also help ease your symptoms and keep you healthy.
Eat Healthy. A healthy diet is more important now than before because your risks of osteoporosis (extreme bone loss) and heart disease go up at this stage of life. Eat lots of whole-grain foods, vegetables, and fruits. Add calcium-rich foods (milk, cheese, yogurt) or take a calcium supplement to obtain your recommended daily intake. Get adequate vitamin D from sunshine or a supplement. Avoid alcohol or caffeine, which also can trigger hot flashes in some women.
Get Moving. Regular exercise helps keep your weight down, helps you sleep better, makes your bones stronger, and boosts your mood. Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week, but let your doctor recommend what’s best for you.
Find healthy ways to cope with stress. Try meditation or yoga--both can help you relax, as well as handle your symptoms more easily. Our "Stress and Your Health" FAQ can be a good resource as well.
For more information . . .
National Institute on Aging
Phone: (800) 222-2225, (800) 222-4225 (TTY)
Internet Address: http://www.nih.gov/nia/
2007-03-13 07:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by Halle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the PERI menopause club. You're actually going through Perimenopause--the time in a woman's life BEFORE actual menopause. What you're experiencing is normal and could last for 7 yrs. or more (per "Parade Magazine" 2006).
2007-03-13 06:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't mean anything except that you are in perimenopause,. That is what it is all about..........erratic periods as you release those last few eggs that are left in your body, hot flashes and night sweats etc.
2007-03-13 06:48:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well most period decreases are caused by stress
maybe you should just calm down and take it easy for a few days
2007-03-13 06:51:07 · answer #5 · answered by the smarter one! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal. It can take up to two years to completely stop.
2007-03-13 06:48:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is natural,don't bother.
2007-03-13 06:51:38 · answer #7 · answered by SKG R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋