My hubby says I'm going through the 'change'

Claireack

I have a lovely hubby but he has been on the internet looking up stuff and now he says he thinks I'm menopausal.

Should I be cross and punch him in the fudd or should I make an appointment to get my hormone levels checked?

:think:

Enkidu

Punch him in the fudd. I don't know what fudd means exactly but I have a good idea.

Claireack

Might be an idea.

Problem is I am exhibiting the odd symptom, but I'd like to remain in denial for a while longer.

:shifty:

81

:?


are you?

Claireack

81 wrote:

:?


are you?

Well I don't know. But I don't know if I want to find out.

Toss a coin for me and let me know if I am.

Poncier

You're about 10 years away from that...probably just a cold.

Claireack

Poncier wrote:

You're about 10 years away from that...probably just a cold.

Not necessarily I could be starting now, in wiki it says 42 - 58. I'm in the right age range.

I think I'll look up some herbal remedies just in case. I'll punch him then take some herbal remedies, that'll do the trick.

pandora

Claireack wrote:

I have a lovely hubby but he has been on the internet looking up stuff and now he says he thinks I'm menopausal.

Should I be cross and punch him in the fudd or should I make an appointment to get my hormone levels checked?

:think:

neither ....
just study up a bit yourself

hubby's are lovely... that was thoughtful of him to help

Dissidentman

"odd symptom"

I have tons of those.

Claireack

pandora wrote:

Claireack wrote:

I have a lovely hubby but he has been on the internet looking up stuff and now he says he thinks I'm menopausal.

Should I be cross and punch him in the fudd or should I make an appointment to get my hormone levels checked?

:think:

neither ....
just study up a bit yourself

hubby's are lovely... that was thoughtful of him to help

You know I think I will. I don't really want to go to the docs but if I am starting out I don't want to miss the opportunity to take a supplement that's going to help. Any ideas?

Claireack

Dissidentman wrote:

"odd symptom"

I have tons of those.

You too??? If I find a good supplement I'll let you know

Dissidentman

Claireack wrote:

Dissidentman wrote:

"odd symptom"

I have tons of those.

You too??? If I find a good supplement I'll let you know

Excellent, cause I have a bunch of the symptoms:

Night sweats
hair loss
fatigue
difficulty concentrating
memory lapses
anxiety
irregular heartbeat
muscle tension

Claireack

Found this one;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menerba

I did read about Black Cohosh but it had some nasty sounding side effects.

DM - I think I have the same ones!! Although I'm getting more hair to be honest - in the wrong places :oops:

Reading all the symptoms I'm starting to crap myself a little.

Off to the health food shop at the weekend to see what they have.

Dissidentman

Claireack wrote:

Found this one;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menerba

I did read about Black Cohosh but it had some nasty sounding side effects.

DM - I think I have the same ones!! Although I'm getting more hair to be honest - in the wrong places :oops:

Reading all the symptoms I'm starting to crap myself a little.

Off to the health food shop at the weekend to see what they have.

Crapping yourself a little is actually a symptom.

mikalina

Don't worry - you're just in PRE - Menopause.... ( the early stages )

the hormones can drop anytime after the age of 35 - sad but true... :(

P.S. - but if you go online - men's "hormones" drop after the age of 35 as well - but we don't talk about it as much....

Claireack

mikalina wrote:

Don't worry - you're just in PRE - Menopause.... ( the early stages )

the hormones can drop anytime after the age of 35 - sad but true... :(

P.S. - but if you go online - men's "hormones" drop after the age of 35 as well - but we don't talk about it as much....

I shall definately point this out to hubby

theserialthrilla

what you only just noticed

justam

Claireack wrote:

I have a lovely hubby but he has been on the internet looking up stuff and now he says he thinks I'm menopausal.

Should I be cross and punch him in the fudd or should I make an appointment to get my hormone levels checked?

:think:

Well, I think it probably depends upon whether you're around that age or not. :think:

Who Princess

Claireack wrote:

Might be an idea.

Problem is I am exhibiting the odd symptom, but I'd like to remain in denial for a while longer.

:shifty:

I am happy to say that I have completed "the change"!
I got started early, at 41. :wtf:

I love your hubby's reaction. Mine said "You can't be going through menopause, you're too young!"
I said "So glad to hear that! Please inform my body!" :lolno: :roll:

The doctor told me I was a bit young but not out of range.

I don't recall having the odd symptom though and nobody around me said anything to that effect. My impression was that it all started overnight. Other women have told me similar things.

I'll say one thing about going through it early: I got it over with early. :thumbup:

decides2dream

it's certainly possible claire, there is no hard and fast timeframe. however, i tend to think more than likely, you are experiencing what is referred to as peri-menopause....a little sampling of what is to come when menopause truly arrives. idk how true it is, and of course everyone is different, but i have read often enough that it's suggested the younger you are when you first experience menstruation, the later you will enter menopause. apparently early menstruation suggests a lot of eggs. :? so i more than likely can expect for this joy to continue a looonnnggggg time. tho i have to say, overall while i don't much enjoy the monthly annoyance (tho even that has changed significantly over the years, and for the better) i think the benefits of such are worth it. that said, since we have zero control over when we enter menopause....just ride the wave where it takes you. and sure, punch him in the fud if it was said in a negative tone, and if not, look at it as him being attuned and concerned for your well-being.

rollings

decides2dream wrote:

it's certainly possible claire, there is no hard and fast timeframe. however, i tend to think more than likely, you are experiencing what is referred to as peri-menopause....a little sampling of what is to come when menopause truly arrives.

menopause light

iamica

I'm sorry, but I have to ask...what's a "fudd"? :?
My mom has had menopause symptoms for about 7 years now, and she still hasn't gotten it. :? Hopefully you're not going through it yet! If so, I hope it gets over with quickly!

decides2dream

Dang Dang wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

it's certainly possible claire, there is no hard and fast timeframe. however, i tend to think more than likely, you are experiencing what is referred to as peri-menopause....a little sampling of what is to come when menopause truly arrives.

menopause light

ahhhhhh, the joys of being a woman!
:?

Claireack

Well I bit the bullet today and booked my docs appointment. I can't get in until a week on Friday. But hey ho, don't think it'll have been and gone before then.

Dang Dang wrote:

menopause light

That would be a lovely option

Claireack

theserialthrilla wrote:

what you only just noticed

Cheeky bugger!! You're the right age fluff, 35+ for men

dunkman

Claireack wrote:

I have a lovely hubby but he has been on the internet looking up stuff and now he says he thinks I'm menopausal.

Should I be cross and punch him in the fudd™ or should I make an appointment to get my hormone levels checked?

:think:

i have copyright on that phrase... you owe me 47p.

unlost dogs

If irritability is a symptom, then I entered menopause at age 12 and haven't yet emerged.

redrock

As Dunk would say.. punch him in the fudd then take evening primrose. And tell him I'll set the kitten on him next time I see him. She's a nutter..


Anyway, not a bad idea to get a check up in any case. Hopefully your doc will 'order' a full blood check. Thyroid OK?

Claireack

dunkman wrote:

Claireack wrote:

I have a lovely hubby but he has been on the internet looking up stuff and now he says he thinks I'm menopausal.

Should I be cross and punch him in the fudd™ or should I make an appointment to get my hormone levels checked?

:think:

i have copyright on that phrase... you owe me 47p.

I shall pay you in bananas

Rita - Molly ate something cat based, then liked him, I felt satisfied

Have had blood taken and sent away and seeing the GP next week

redrock

Claireack wrote:

Rita - Molly ate something cat based, then liked him, I felt satisfied

:shock: And here I was feeling a bit of sympathy for you..... :evil:

Claireack

redrock wrote:

Claireack wrote:

Rita - Molly ate something cat based, then liked him, I felt satisfied

:shock: And here I was feeling a bit of sympathy for you..... :evil:

:twisted: