Menopause more condition_symptoms. Are there signs and symptoms of menopause? Absolutely! It is a logical question to ask with millions of women experiencing one or more of the signs and symptoms of menopause at this very moment! The so-called ‘change’ will happen, but experiencing many of the symptoms of menopause as early as ages 30’s or 40’s is not normal.
Some of the signs listed below are subtle and may appear to have little relationship to being menopause symptoms. Here is a list of common signs and symptoms of menopause:
1 – Allergy symptoms
2 – Chronic fatigue and morning sluggishness
3 – Craving sweets, caffeine and carbohydrates with unstable blood sugar levels
4 – Depression, anxiety and mood swings
5 – Endometriosis
6 – Facial hair growth
7 – Hair loss, thinning hair
8 – Low metabolism
9 – Symptoms of low thyroid with normal T3 and T4 levels
10 – Urinary tract and yeast infections
11 – Uterine fibroids
12 – Water retention, unexplained weight gain especially in hips, waist and stomach
Menopause is not a disease, rather, menopause is a normal natural process for a woman whereby there will be a slowing and eventually a shutdown of the reproductive system. However, the problem is that many of the signs and symptoms of menopause indicate hormonal imbalance exists and there can have been damage to the body from eating poorly, stress and obesity. With the average age of menopause being about 51 in the USA, many women in the USA and industrialized countries experience one or more of these signs and symptoms of menopause many years earlier.
In the normal menstrual cycle, estrogen is the main hormone produced for the first 10-12 days following the previous menstrual flow. If ovulation occurs, the female body then produces progesterone which continues for the next 12 days or so. If there is no pregnancy, progesterone and estrogen levels both drop at around day 28 and menstruation begins. However, if there is no ovulation, progesterone will not be produced that month. This event is called an annovulatory cycle and is a typical occurrence today for women in their 30’s and 40’s. The result is that the woman then has an excess of estrogen and a deficiency of the vital hormone progesterone.
Many women in their 30’s and 40’s are actually having fewer ovulations, creating hormone imbalance and the signs and symptoms of menopause. And when ovulation ceases at menopause, progesterone levels fall to nearly zero. At the same time, estrogen is still being produced at perhaps 50% of the premenopause levels, again leading to hormone imbalance and the resulting signs and symptoms of menopause. If the woman has had a hysterectomy, surgical menopause means the woman no longer ovulates and produces progesterone.
Besides the signs and symptoms of menopause caused by missed ovulations or hysterectomy, excess estrogen is obtained every day from other sources. Examples are birth control pills, household chemicals and pesticides, foods that have been sprayed and construction materials.
How can a woman tell if the signs and symptoms of menopause are hormone imbalance related? One way is to take an online test for hormone health and related symptoms. The health test is used daily in a leading women’s health clinic, it takes just a few minutes online and it’s free.
Learn as much as you can about natural progesterone and estrogen supplementation and physician-recommended natural treatments for dealing with hormone imbalance and the symptoms of menopause.
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What are some alternative ways to treat menopause symptoms without using any hormone replacements?I really do not want to use any HRT therapy, even bio-identicals. Can you recommend a type of Dr. to see that can treat menopause symptoms without a prescription of some type?
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December 22nd, 2009 at 8:43 am
I was told years ago by a dental hygenist that when hot flashes and mood swings begin to up the intake of calcium. This I have done for nearly 10 years. What a difference this has made! I breezed through menopause. It really works for me. So, I tell all women about it. With calcium, you want to be sure you are getting a 2:1 ratio of calcium to magnesium. Be sure if you are taking at least 1200 mg of calcium a day, that you get at LEAST 400 mg magnesium. The very best form of magnesium is magnesium glycinate with the Albion chealate process. Unfortunately, this is not found in every store and for sure it is not found combined in calcium supplements. I got mine on line. A good calcium supplement is better than none though. You also want to be sure you are getting enough Vit.D and Vit.D3 is the best form of that. Vit D helps the body absorb calcium as does magnesium. You can get the best VitD from the sun. 15-20 minutes a day is usually sufficient. Those who live in mid-northern states probably do not get enough sun in the winter, which means we have to supplement. Calcium is always in combination with magnesium, so one has to add a tablet of the gylcinate form of magnesium to reach the correct daily ratio. Women in this stage of life need 1500 mg of calcium, 400-700 mg of magnesium and 800-1000 units VitD3. Try this and see if you notice some changes within a week or so. If you notice some loose stools gradually add the magnesium. Many women I know also use wild yam extract cream which is a natural product women have been using for centuries without problems. Try the calcium trick first. If it doesn't work then add the cream. All one usually needs of this is 1/4 tsp once or twice a day rubbed on the thin areas of the skin. Directions where, are found on all containers of wild yam cream. Another thing I have found that works for me is a product found here: http://www.stemcellfacts.info I would try these first before looking for a naturopathic doctor or a holistic doctor. I do consult these doctors once in a while for other matters, but I have had no problem with menopause once I added the calcium program. When you get everything in balance, IF you should have a hot flash again, look to adding a bit more calcium for a day or two. Good luck! Let us now here how it is working for you.
December 22nd, 2009 at 9:10 am
No not at all, It could be something you need to see your gyn about.Menopause means no or less period's. Not to scare you but don't wait on this one. Go to your doctor.If it is something, It is best to catch it early.Hope I helped
December 22nd, 2009 at 9:19 am
think how she feels, she can’t get out of it.
December 22nd, 2009 at 9:21 am
Celebrate menapause? Hell yes, I’ll throw it a 3 day shindig!!!!!! WoooooooHoooooooooooo!!! 480+ periods is a drag!
December 23rd, 2009 at 12:24 am
White Sage – either tablets or syrup.
Black cohosh.
Agnus Castus takes down the sweats within minutes.
Tincture or tablets.
Take something just before you go to bed to combat the night sweats.
Worked for me.
Neals Yard also do a mixed compound menopause remedy – absolutely great.
Dont forget to mix and match it up after a while so your body cant get used to it and build up a resistance.
They worked for me!
December 23rd, 2009 at 4:12 am
Dunno, call your doctor and ask, or a pharmacist!
Need to be careful
December 24th, 2009 at 12:49 am
its just varies from person to person..
December 24th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
ok, i think im seriously going to drug od like dj am…hehee…..die at that age and u escape that.