Question 1

does taking hrt delay the menopause?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Taking hormone replacement will not delay menopause. This will happen regardless of which hormones are taken. Hrt will however mask the symptoms of menopause or delay symptoms because you are replacing the hormones your body no longer makes. An analogy is a diabetic who has normal blood sugars with insulin...Still diabetic, right?

Question 2

i am 48 years old and i had my first sexual experience at age 43 i have not had any signs of menopause doest the lateness in sexual activity delay menopause symptoms ?

Accepted Answer

No: The body goes into menopause irrespective of when sexual experience starts.

Question 3

can i put off menopause to try to get pregnant? i didn't think i wanted children, but now that i have found the right partner we are thinking about trying to get pregnant. however, i'm worried at 44 i'm too close to menopause. is there a way to delay it?

Accepted Answer

There : There is no way to delay menopause. Schedule a visit with your gynecologist, lab tests can be done to check your hormone levels to determine your fertility. Be aware that if you become pregnant you are considered ama (advanced maternal age) which places your baby at a higher risk for chromosomal disorders such as down's syndrome. There are ways to determine if your baby is healthy while in utero (amniocentesis). Your doctor will be able to explain all your options and risks in great detail.
Best of luck.

Question 4

i'm 45 yrs old. my last period is may 2nd. after that i have no period. i period is always on time .. never delay. so i went to the dr. they gave me the urine test for pregnancy .it was came negetive. they told me maybe i was in pre menopause. but  l?

Accepted Answer

Incomplete info: If you did not have sex since your last period, the lack of periods suggests peri-menipause. However, to be safe you should practice contraception, if you have sex, for one year since the last period.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 5

can unusual bruises on legs be connected to menopause? they appeared a month ago and look like it was a bad leg shaving. they do not heal but somehow get worse. my period stopped 3 months ago after a year of irregular cycles and delays up to 2 months?

Accepted Answer

: While some women experience more bruising as they age and some skin changes are hormone dependent, what you are describing is not a usual menopausal symptom. Please consult your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 6

can i be pregnant e iam in menopause for 5 years?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Are you sure you are in menopause as you are only 45 yrs old. If you are for sure in menopause (confirmed by high fsh level in your blood); then you cannot be pregnant.

Question 7

am i on the menopause quiz?

Accepted Answer

Menopause: Is one year without menses due to loss of estrogen production from the ovary.  Average age is 52 but sx leading up to this can last 5 yrs.  It can range from heavy, irregular bleeding to spacing and gradual loss of menses.  Hormonal fluctuations can range from an occasional hot flashes to severe flashes creating insomnia and mood problems.  See peimenopause, good luc.

Question 8

is 53 too old for menopause?

Accepted Answer

No: Some women are still actively menstruating at that age.

Question 9

why causes menopause in women?

Accepted Answer

Menopause: Menopause is a normal medical issue as you get older. Most often after age 40 and before age 55.
If your periods are irregular or stopped completely you need to see a Gynecologist as soon as you can.
Once under control, the next many years (maybe another 60 for you) will be enjoyable.

Question 10

any natural approaches to menopause?

Accepted Answer

Partly effective: You may mean menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness.  Some patients take otc products made from black cohosh or soy that sometimes help, if my patients really want to try this, i tell them to try estroven (red clover), but follow the instructions.  These products are not fda approved or tested so you need to be careful, at least estroven has been around for awhile and seems safe.

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Does taking hrt delay the menopause?

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I am 48 years old and i had my first sexual experience at age 43 i have not had any signs of menopause doest the lateness in sexual activity delay menopause symptoms ?

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Can i put off menopause to try to get pregnant? i didn't think i wanted children, but now that i have found the right partner we are thinking about trying to get pregnant. however, i'm worried at 44 i'm too close to menopause. is there a way to delay it?

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I'm 45 yrs old. my last period is may 2nd. after that i have no period. i period is always on time .. never delay. so i went to the dr. they gave me the urine test for pregnancy .it was came negetive. they told me maybe i was in pre menopause. but l?

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Can unusual bruises on legs be connected to menopause? they appeared a month ago and look like it was a bad leg shaving. they do not heal but somehow get worse. my period stopped 3 months ago after a year of irregular cycles and delays up to 2 months?

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Can i be pregnant e iam in menopause for 5 years?

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Am i on the menopause quiz?

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Is 53 too old for menopause?

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Why causes menopause in women?

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Any natural approaches to menopause?

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