Question 1

how will i know when i am nearing menopause?

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Near menopause: Periods begin to change, to lighter or heavier , more irregular, usually symptoms of fatigue, hot flashes, flu like feelings, "foggy thinking" may occur, also vaginal dryness, decrease in mood, decrease in libido all can occur.

Question 2

i'm pre menopause+b12 deficiency.getting injections.i feel lightheaded.pins and needles in my fingertips and face goes numb skin feels tight.doc knows?

Accepted Answer

B12 related: b12 deficiency can cause peripheral neuropathy and common symptom of this is tingling or numbness especially in fingers and toes

Also b12 low can cause anemia which can cause fatigue or lightheaded

If b12 injections don't resolve symptoms other evaluation may be needed

Question 3

what to if i am nearing menopause, how should i adjust my diet to minimize the effects of it?

Accepted Answer

Menopause: Please eat enough calcium, iron, fiber, fruits and veggies, read labels, plenty of water, healthy weight, avoid fatty foods, use sugar and salt in moderation, limit alcohol.

Question 4

when will i know when i am no longer fertile. i am 54 years old and believe i am in menopause. i have taken a hormone pill for 10 days in feb and stopped and did not have a period. that was almost a month ago. i just want to know when we can stop using co

Accepted Answer

You : You can see your gynecologist and have hormone levels measured to be sure you are in menopause.  It sounds likely that you are, but it would be safest to check to be sure.

Question 5

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 6

what is menopause?

Accepted Answer

End of one's period: Menopause is defined as the absence of menstruation (one's period) for a year. The ovaries have stop releasing eggs (ovulating), and estrogen and Progesterone levels fall off as well. One's period becomes intermittent, vaginal bleeding becomes irregular, and then stops, all over a course of several months. Symptoms include hot flashes, mood and sleep changes, thinning hair, less full breasts.

Question 7

what is menopause like?

Accepted Answer

Many changes: Most women experience some combination of symptoms including: menstrual irregularities, irritability, mood changes, sleep disturbances, hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and decreased libido.  In no particular order or timing. Earliest symptoms can start up to 10 years before menoause.

Question 8

when does menopause end?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't: Menopause is a life stage after which follicle development and estrogen/progesterone production in the ovary ends. It is lifelong. However, menopausal symptoms (like hot flashes) may dissipate after about five years. Other symptoms, such as vaginal dryness, may persist.

Question 9

when does menopause occur?

Accepted Answer

MENOPAUSE: Menopause occurs in all women when they start mensruating.The average age at which it happens is about 50, bur some get it rarlier than that and some a little later.It is due to decrese production of estrogen by the aging ovaries.

Question 10

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.

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