does it matter if i'm pre or post menopausal (i'm pre)?
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yes it does matter if you are pre or post menopausal. \nI haven't looked into it for a while but a few years ago, premenopausal women were recommended for chemo. it probably also depends on the type of tumour you had. i believe some are more receptive to different types of treatment.\nmake sure you choose a good specialist, and ask what she/he recommends.
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I am 43 years old, and I used to lose at least 1 day a month from work because of sever PMS... Not to mention, I made my whole family's life a living HELL!  Not only was I suffering from PMS, but I am also pre-menopausal as well!  Hot flashes, you name it!  I was introduced to an all natural wellness system by a friend of mine, and since I have been using it, the PMS and Hot Flashes are COMPLETELY GONE!\n\nContact me for more information\n\nTina Hodges\nVisaluslhp@yahoo.com
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Most premenopausal women experience changes in their menstrual cycle. When estrogen levels begin to drop, the follicular phase of the cycle may be shortened, and this can shorten the total cycle from 28–30 days to 24–26 days, resulting in more frequent periods. On the other hand, some women begin having longer cycles because they are not ovulating as frequently. These changes can be quite different on an individual basis. Additionally, this declining/fluctuating estrogen level can produce a host of disturbing symptoms: hot flashes, increasing vaginal dryness, sleep problems, mood swings, breast tenderness and many other complications. \n\nThere is a relatively small number of women who hardly notice any changes before menopause. Their periods just stop overnight with few, if any, symptoms.\n\nAnother small percentage of women experience significant, dramatic symptoms that, when left untreated, ultimately lead to surgical intervention. Many women find at this time too many physicians strongly urging surgery and failing to provide information about the alternatives to, and consequences of, hysterectomy.
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If you have a complete hysterectomy, your ovaries will also be removed.  When your ovaries are removed, you go through surgical menopause.\n"Premenopausal women who have had both ovaries surgically removed (oophorectomy) will experience an abrupt menopause and may be hit harder by menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and loss of libido than those who experience it naturally. Surgical menopause is associated with a greater decrease in androgen production than natural menopause, which may make hot flashes more severe, more frequent, and longer lasting for some woman."  http://www.womenshealth.com/library/hysterectomy_meno.htm\n\nIf you still have your ovaries: \n"If one or both ovaries are retained during a hysterectomy the patient could experience:\n\nContinuing normal function of the ovaries until the normal onset of menopause at the usual age of menopause, or \nEarly ovarian failure with the ovaries stopping hormone production sooner than expected.  This loss of ovarian function can occur as early as 1-2 years after the hysterectomy.  The ovarian failure may be very apparent to the patient and HCP when symptoms of estrogen deficiency occur.  Or it may be silent if estrogen levels fall but symptoms do not occur."  http://www.womenshealth.com/library/hysterectomy_meno.htm\n\nIf you are not sure if you have your ovaries, you should find out!  If you can, call the doctor who did the surgery, or even the hospital where the surgery was performed, and ask for an operative report.  It is important to know what has been done to our bodies.\n\n\nTo read about causes of hot flashes (other than menopause), check out this link:  http://www.wdxcyber.com/nmood12.htm
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There are a lot of symptoms from Hot flashes to night sweats. mood swing to weight gain. it can start 10 or more years before you go through menopause, but you can still get pregnant...go to www.webmd.com there is a lot if information and also talk to your Dr.
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Hi (don't mind my male name,  am a woman) you are a bit young to go already through menopause. When you go for your check-up you might ask the obygen doc to give you a hormone test this will enable him (and you) to find out if its really the start of menopause or not. If it is, it might take a long time, it does not stop one day, its a process. Its not scary, the nice thing is (but still be careful) you do not need to take the pill anymore. No more moods. But, first you need a thorough check up . I am sure your doc knows what to do. Also there is a lot of info on the net. Good luck.
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I am with lady bug! When you pass menopause you do loose many of your sexual tools. Get checked out and ask your Dr. about hormone cream for that problem!
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Stress is probably the number one cause of irregular periods. However, assuming your age is 50, you very well could be in the early stages of menopause. Most women women start to experience symptoms as early as 40 years. If you have any doubts or are worried about menopause, talk with a doctor. As far as HRT's go, your doctor should be able to tell you if you need them. They may not even be right for you. In the meantime, relax, take a luxurious hot bath with lots of bubbles and slow down. Let your brain unwind. Talk to your doctor or gynocologist. They are there to help. Best of luck to you
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yes! i was diagnosed with being premenopausal when i was 31,one of my sisters at33 another at 31and four others in their mid-thirties."my"mother was early too i believe she was 34.it's a bitch too!
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It is normal to prescribe low-dose hormones or low-dose hormone birth control pills to women going through menopause to relieve some of their symptoms, such as hot flashes.  \n\nThere have been a variety of studies questioning the safety of hormonal treatment for women.  There is a link below providing a summary of some of these issues.\n\nIf you are concerned, you should discuss this with your doctor or seek a second opinion.\n\nI have also included a link to information about premature menopause, generally defined as menopause occuring in women under the age of 40.  There is no way to reverse menopause once the process has started, so the birth control pills your doctor prescribed are presumably meant to help with your symptoms.
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How old are you?  If you are under 40 it is could be peri-menopause, but really, I would go to another doctor for a second opinion.
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If you are near menopause it is to look at the phase you are at.  It may be to answer a complaint you have had about your periods.\nYou can ask your doctor.
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35 is way too early for menopause, but it could be perimenopause (aka pre-menopause). There is helpful info in the link below.
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There are certain organs of the body that it is NOT WISE to mess around and delay seeing a doctor... and your uterus is one of them.  You could be going thru the start of menopause but it could also be something else... Call your doctor and explain to his triage nurse what you wrote here and see what the advice is... I would gather it is to make an appointment and get  yourself checked to rule out any serious conditions.  Good Luck... Signed... and RN
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Not too early - and go get tested to see if you are PG :)  Congratulations to you if you are and may you have a healthy happy chld - God Bless!
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Not with your age.Menopause represents the end of menstruation, and you are still so young to think of it. I still think that it is good to check with the doctor from the begining to have a normal period.\nIrregular period might indicate a future problem, and the best thing is to check it out from the begining.
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During a 'total' hysterectomy you will have lost the ability to produce estrogen and progesteron, and it the natural dimishing of these hormones that control menopause.\n\nYou should consult with your doctor. The mood swings may be indicative of something else, possibly clinical depression, but hopefully something mild and treatable.\n\nIf it turns out that you are entering menopause, it's possible that the contraceptive pill may help with your symptoms, HRT may also prove useful.\n\nGood luck!