Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Kai_63 on September 01, 2025, 07:23:44 PM
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I have a ridiculously sweet tooth. Couldn't go a night without chocolate or dessert.
As soon as dinner is finished usually I'm craving sugar.
But recently days have gone by where I just don't want anything sweet. Wondering if it's hormone related due to peri (or HRT).
I suppose I should be glad and my teeth and my body will thank me but it is kind of strange! Anyone else had this?
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No, I am the opposite.
I never cared much for sweet stuff. But recently, I can’t get enough sugar! Sweets and chocolate mainly. I’m on chemo and menopausal and my taste buds have all but disappeared! I’m putting it down to that and honestly, I won’t care ( until I see my dentist!) :o
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When U say 'craving' R U able to describe those feelings? If U don't have chocolate in the house do U have to go out to buy any for example?
My taste buds certainly altered about 10 years ago in that my morning bl/T 2 sugars is OK as is the next: but by mid afternoon any kind of tea tastes foul :-\. My dental checks are up2date and I'm not taking medication that would cause this symptom.
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I wish I had that - nature's inbuilt ozempic!
During COVID I used to say I wish someone could bottle the temporary loss of taste, it would really help people who struggle with their weight eat to only for hunger and not for pleasure!
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When U say 'craving' R U able to describe those feelings? If U don't have chocolate in the house do U have to go out to buy any for example?
My taste buds certainly altered about 10 years ago in that my morning bl/T 2 sugars is OK as is the next: but by mid afternoon any kind of tea tastes foul :-\. My dental checks are up2date and I'm not taking medication that would cause this symptom.
All very strange!
I basically feel a compulsion to have chocolate after dinner. The only reason I wouldn't go out to buy it is because I'm lazy but otherwise yes I would go out. ;D
Now I just don't have that urge at all.
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I wish I had that - nature's inbuilt ozempic!
During COVID I used to say I wish someone could bottle the temporary loss of taste, it would really help people who struggle with their weight eat to only for hunger and not for pleasure!
I almost feel sad because it is nice to have a treat to look forward to. But so much better for my body and my teeth this way! ;D