Much of this is due to good ole hormones. My nails are rather thin, and I have to add a “glow” with makeup, as at times my complexion can seem dull.
In addition to the inward, some of the outward changes as well. How many times do I go into the kitchen or step into my bedroom and say, “Now, what did I come in here for?” – now, this may just be natural aging! Anything to help and make you feel more comfortable!
I also have a cooling gel pillow that is washable, that keeps the temperature cool and you as well. I bought the Soma Cool Nights Nightgown a few years ago and it does help to keep me a bit cooler at night. A few years ago, my sleep was interrupted by Night Sweats. Gone are the days until we party until dawn! Who am I kidding, they are long gone! Now, I often roll over in bed at 9 or 10 pm. I felt like a walking zombie some days.Īs I get older, I value my sleep. Low energy certainly was a factor for me, and it was only exacerbated by the pain medication I was on. However, I am pretty confident I have been through menopause. The dislocations stopped and it seemed to help. I have a different circumstance, due to my EDS, with pelvic dislocations, I was put on continuous birth control, so there wouldn’t be the laxity I normally would experience during a period. Uh-huh, check…Īwareness is so important, because it is also about being knowledgable and proactive in what is going on with your body. Very common Symptoms of Menopause are: ( but also note that some may be a cause of aging ) It of course is a transitional time, when many women may be “empty nesters”, thinking of a change in career, taking care of aging parents et al. Thyroid Gland- Your doctor can test this and if there are problems, it can mimic Menopause symptoms Some blood tests to check-įSH- Folicle Stimulating Hormone- This hormone increases nearing menopause.Įstradoil- This hormone tells how much estrogen your body is making. You may have this indication that you are in menopause, but doctors can check your hormones to determine your hormone levels. It usually lasts about seven years but can be as long as 14 years. The menopausal transition most often begins between ages 45 and 55. The stage when the ovaries completely stop producing reproductive hormones, and there are no monthly periods for consecutive twelve months. Now, we are opening up about the difficulties as well as different ways to cope with and treat symptoms. I know my mom and her mother’s generation did not talk about Menopause It is time for discussion to open up and to spread awareness to men, women, health professionals alike. World Menopause Day is October 18th, 2021. October is Menopause Awareness month designated by the World Heath Organization, and it is time we spread that awareness, just by conversation.
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