What does the body lessen in as we reach menopause?

Aldo

I'm feeling so cranky nowadays. what should I be taking for menopause?



Geralyn

Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it, the menopause transition doesn't happen overnight. The decrease in estrogen and other reproductive hormones can go on for two to eight years. It all depends on the individual woman and how her body works. Some women are fortunate enough to pass through this time in their lives relatively symptom free, while others have a hard time with hot flashes, fatigue, and very often depression. The important thing regardless of how you are handling all of the changes is to seek and get the help and support you need. From the beginning of perimenopause through the process's completion, take care of yourself and try an all natural product like Hot Flash Freedom to limit the stress of the common symptoms.



Chanelle

you may think I'm a pervert, which is probably true to some degree lol, but it really is important for you to keep sexually active because post menopausal women who abstain from sex have much high instances of vaginal atrophy. Sex keeps the vaginal walls thick and healthy and if you don't have a partner you're encouraged to at least practice penetrative masturbation such as with a diIdo or vibrator. A man would be better though, preferably a much younger man with lots of stamina lol.



Barbra

See your doctor, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner. He/she will help you with hormone replacement therapy and discuss the entire process with you. It is especially important for you to be on a program, in order to prevent osteoporosis, night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings and even weight gain or loss. The sooner you seek help, the sooner you will begin to feel better. If you have the opportunity to see the play "Menopause", please, do! It will make you laugh (laughter really is the best medicine!) and it will show you that you are not alone in this.



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I039m 45 yrs and took depo provera for about 1 yr how will i know when i start menopause or premenopause?

Neil

your Dr. can give you a blood test. I was on that shot in 94I gained 20 lbs. in 3 wks. I only did the shot 2 times. I now have to work hard at keeping my weight down because of that I'm sure.



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How do you cope with a wife who is going through all the phases of menopause?

Graham

This question is mainly for husbands.



Carmelita

I am a woman who put my poor husband and kids through Hell. Make sure she does not go on Hormone replacement therapy very controversial and studies have shown it causes cancer. My husband went to The Vitamin Shop and got me natural progesterone by source Naturals. It is a cream that she applies on her wrist or chest twice a day 1/2 teaspoon. I put it on that night when he came home and the next morning I was smiling again. Believe me I was suicidal, crying all of the time and very very angry. Here is the link..read the reviews first. See if there is The Vitamin Shoppe where you live. http://www. vitacost. com/Source-Naturals-…



Ardis

DUCK!!!!



Jacqueline

valium



Edie

Alcohol



Pearl

I am a woman sorry, but i think you should just support her, take her out, buy her flowers treat her while shes down. if ses snappy towards u then still buy her nice gifts but let her be, leave her on her own for a while, maybe do the housework cook her a special meal, do thinks u think is going to take her mind off the menopause oh and buy her a book and dvds so she cn just curl up and cry with some chocolates :)



Tamara

There are hormone treatments she could take to make the effects easier. Other than that try to be accomidating and helpful to her. Sympathize with her although there's not much you can do. Remind her how much you love her. Good luck!



Ruthanne

6 pack of beer....



Elton

Keep her on her meds, go to doctors visits with her, ask questions and try to understand the biology of what she's going through. In the meantime: Be supportive of her and try to let her moods slide off you like water off a ducks back. It will pass, it's only a temporary situation.



Denita

Yes Honeywhatever u say Honeyremember in some states she could kill you & get off since she's not emotional stable.



Arthur

I'm not a husband, but I can vouch for my husband. I am very moody and whenever I'm in my moods, my husband knows to keep his distance by going to another room or leaving for a few hours. I am not going through menopause, but I do know the symptoms. Whenever you know that your wife is in her moods, just distance yourself by going to the garage, or take off for a few hours. What you could do is take up a hobby and keep your mind focused on that whenever she is moody. Also, show your wife that you understand and whatever she needs, you will be there no matter what. If she screams at you for no reason, don't take it personal, just walk away. What you don't want to do is cause an argument because it's bad enough what she is going through. Show her lots of love. Bring her home flowers once in a while. Show that just because she has menopause, it doesn't change anything. I hope this advice works and I wish you luck.



Araceli

Is she taking hormone replacement? My mom is doing that and said it made a HUGE difference in almost completely getting rid of the symptoms. She might want to look into it.



Jessi

My husband is a lucky guy because I sailed thru menopause with no mood swings, irritability, etc.....he has said so many times when hearing other husbands complain about it...the only problem was the night sweats & hot flashes...it would wake him up because he said the heat I would throw off during one was like an oven and I was very uncomfortable for him to snuggle next to (we are both snugglers)...so when a flash would wake me up, I would move away from him until it was over.....For a while he would suddenly grab the tops of my ears....turns out my ears turn bright red just before a 'power surge' lol and he was just confirming it! lol...and here I thought he had an ear fetish going on.....All I can say is with patience and a sense of humor....but she should NOT use it as an excuse for bad behavior no matter how uncomfortable she gets...if it gets that bad she needs to get herself to the doctor's for some kind of relief...good luck.



Coretta

encourage her to take a good multi vitamin and to eat well. be kind to her and truly listen to her. really. it is also nice to put a weekend treat on the calendar to look forward to, like a romantic weekend away. women sometimes do not feel as attractive as they once did and this is reassuring. hormone replacement therapy is still a factor for some, but has been implicated in breast cancer, because in the past few years since hrt has been prescribed less because of this suspected link, breast cancer cases have gone down, according to my reading. however, suzanne somers has written a newer book about her experience with hrt.



Luetta

Ear plugs and Jack Daniels.



Alicia

i am not a husband any more, but i have gone through menopause. No, not me myself, but with a wife and few girlfriends. The whole thing about eating well, taking vitamins, etc. may work, but you have to be VERY careful how to suggest it. Think about it! How would you approach a menopausal women to tell her that there is something wrong with her and she should take vitamins? Frankly, I never had the guts or anything lower to say that. A wife's menopause is a time for humility for men, but also a chance to remember that you took a vow "for better or for worse", and bro, this is the worst! But it too will pass, and someday if you are humble, supportive, and affectionate when she wants affection, things will return to normal..or even better.



Minda

Hi Birdie, It's zilog32 here! Answer is simple.1. Tell her things like you understand that a womans work is never done - that's why we pay them less!2. Tell her that the white dress she is wearing matches the kitchen appliances.3. Tell her she's lovely - on oven temperature 220 degs for 2 hours.4. Divorce. The list is endless. Ha ha ha. Bet I get some stick for this!!!



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Is it true about contraceptive and menopause?

Dino

Is it true that contraceptive pills can belate menopause? As they say there are a fixed number of eggs in the ovaries, when all the eggs are released from ovaries menopause occurs. Pills prevent release of new eggs so they slows down the process?



Coletta

Vu is incorrect. Birth control pills prevent ovulation so an egg is not released. Plan B, known as the "morning after pill," helps to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. A woman will continue to menstruate as long as she is on birth controll pills. Once an older woman comes off of BCP, she goes into menopause.



Danilo

No. Pills do not prevent release of new eggs it just prevents fertilization between egg and sperm. So whether you are on contraceptives or not menopause will occur around the same time as it should occur



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How many hot flashes a day are normal for women entering menopause?

Boyd

I am writing because I have the link to a site that may help you find even more information. The link is at: http://forums. obgyn. net/womens-health



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What can i do to hold my marriage together while my wife goes through menopause she039s unpredictable and moody?

Sanjuanita

She is making me crazy with her negativity, paranoia, mood swings, orneriness and being difficult.



Jacklyn

my best friend and her husband are going through the same thing but unfortunatly there is not alot we can do to stop nature from taking its course, just let her no that you are there and spend more time together even if you just go out for a walk together or a drive some women when they go through this feel as though they are no longer a woman anymore for some reason, the mood swings could just be horemones but if she feels asthough there is something wrong if she is not already on medication for the menopause then the doctor should be able to prescribe something.......... good luck



Danial

Well I am 23 and don't let that scare you away from my answer. With any challenge in life you need to be strong and be supportive. As for how you feel with her when she goes off...Be calm about it and loving. It isn't hers or your fault, just be there for her. I have noticed if you are clam about sexual health issues around women especially loved ones, it tends to help the situations. As for specific ways to help you out...I can't as I haven't been there in life, but if you love her you should be there for her and not turn away from her in this uncomfortable time for her.



Clement

the joys of womanhood. I can understand. My mum has just gone through a bout of cancer and it brought on the menopause and it has driven the family apart. The only thing I can suggest is for you to stay away from her as much as possible, this sounds horrible but when they think you are gone for so long they begin to see reason and therefore try to deal with it instead of making everyone else suffer.



Ardella

Send her on outings with her girlfriends more often, so she can vent to them and let off steam. Or spoil her rotten with a weekly trip to the spa. For yourself, find healthy ways to de-stress and try not to take this personally. If its getting really bad, go with her to a doctor, and describe the symptoms. There may be medicine to help out a bit.



Annabel

Mine was like that before the menopause. Lock her in the cellar until she sees reason.



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