Menopause Matters Forum
General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: Carol Wragg on July 17, 2020, 02:56:49 PM
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Hi, I am 38 and just been told by my gp they think I may be going through early menopause, I am waiting for some more tests, but my Gp has recommended this site, I was just wondering if anyone on here has been through the early menopause?
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Hi yep. Several members ...... well done the GP! There is also the daisy web-site specifically for early menopause.
Browse round. Make notes.
MayB keeping a mood/food/symptom diary will be useful. Did your female relatives have early meno.?
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Hi, thank you for your help. I will have a look.
My mum passed away and don't have many other female relatives so don't really know that info.
What is a mood, food, symptom diary? I know it sounds simple but want to make sure I fully understand it. Sorry I think I am slightly still in shock.
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Some ladies find that their moods are more noticeable and can lead to a feeling of wanting to be alone or do absolutely nowt. Which is OK!
Food can affect the gut more during peri-menopause. As oestrogen levels drop so muscles may become lax which can cause digestive problems and some find that foods they have enjoyed, begin to cause heartburn etc..
Symptoms: when I was menstruating I kept a diary to put a tick on the day when the period was due. As periods wax and wane it is easy to forget when the last one arrived/finished. It is usual to consider that once we are period free for 12+ months that we are into menopause which is literally, the last monthly period. I went several months without a bleed, then hey ho! 1 would appear >:( ::).
Gentle exercise and a good diet will help. Eating little and often. Lots of 'me' time ;-).