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		<title>Does having a tubal ligation at age 22 (no kids) make perimenopause at 35 more likely?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:44:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question by sparkly7575: Does having a tubal ligation at age 22 (no kids) make perimenopause at 35 more likely?
I have been experiencing symptoms of perimenopause for the past year and they are getting more pronounced.  My first menstrual period was at age 10.
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Answer by opalescent_angelhave a tubal ligation has not effect on menopause. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><i>Question by sparkly7575</i>: Does having a tubal ligation at age 22 (no kids) make perimenopause at 35 more likely?</strong><br />
I have been experiencing symptoms of perimenopause for the past year and they are getting more pronounced.  My first menstrual period was at age 10.</p>
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<p><i>Answer by opalescent_angel</i><br/>have a tubal ligation has not effect on menopause. Early cycles such as yours may though.</p>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: Are there any benefits of having a high level of estrogen?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:48:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question by Shelly: Are there any benefits of having a high level of estrogen?
I&#8217;ve read that big eyes, full lips, and a waist-to-hip ratio close to 0.7 means that you have a high level of estrogen.
Are there any benefits other than being really fertile?
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Answer by §♥EC FANATIC♥§Those characteristics that you listed have a lot [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><i>Question by Shelly</i>: Are there any benefits of having a high level of estrogen?</strong><br />
I&#8217;ve read that big eyes, full lips, and a waist-to-hip ratio close to 0.7 means that you have a high level of estrogen.</p>
<p>Are there any benefits other than being really fertile?</p>
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<p><i>Answer by §♥EC FANATIC♥§</i><br/>Those characteristics that you listed have a lot more to do with genetics than they to do with estrogen level. Have you been reading one of those stupid spam advertisements? Don&#8217;t believe a thing they say.</p>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: what to do for anxiousness during perimenopause?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question by julialeelx: what to do for anxiousness during perimenopause?
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Answer by CyndiReduce or better yet eliminate caffeine and sugar from your diet. Reduce starchy foods such as pasta, as it turns to sugar in the bloodstream.  Add herbals like kava
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><i>Question by julialeelx</i>: what to do for anxiousness during perimenopause?</strong></p>
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<p><i>Answer by Cyndi</i><br/>Reduce or better yet eliminate caffeine and sugar from your diet. Reduce starchy foods such as pasta, as it turns to sugar in the bloodstream.  Add herbals like kava</p>
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		<title>Anyone out there suffering from perimenopause? If so how do u deal with it?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:46:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question by Taraand Willie4EVER: Anyone out there suffering from perimenopause? If so how do u deal with it?
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Answer by Chris IIf you mean crazy mood swings, extremely heavy irregular bleeding and hot flashes and sleeplessness,  I found the very best thing was get together with a friend and try to laugh it away! [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><i>Question by Taraand Willie4EVER</i>: Anyone out there suffering from perimenopause? If so how do u deal with it?</strong></p>
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<p><i>Answer by Chris I</i><br/>If you mean crazy mood swings, extremely heavy irregular bleeding and hot flashes and sleeplessness,  I found the very best thing was get together with a friend and try to laugh it away!  It seemed to last for years.</p>
<p>But to be honest &#8211; I think my husband and kids actually suffered more than I did. I was too busy hanging on to my sanity to think about them.</p>
<p>Some women seem to breeze thru with no problems but it can be wicked for others.  My Doctor recommended St John&#8217;s wort and Chamomile Tea. He felt HRT and/or a hysterectomy because of the fibroids should be last resorts.  I&#8217;m glad I listened because about two years ago it just stopped, almost overnight. </p>
<p>So hang on &#038; try to find some thing to laugh about!</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
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		<title>Would taking shots of estrogen or using an estrogen cream make a woman more beautiful?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:48:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question by lonesomesoup: Would taking shots of estrogen or using an estrogen cream make a woman more beautiful?
I have heard that females with higher levels of estrogen have more physically attractive features.  Would taking a form of estrogen effect the way an adult woman looks?
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><i>Question by lonesomesoup</i>: Would taking shots of estrogen or using an estrogen cream make a woman more beautiful?</strong><br />
I have heard that females with higher levels of estrogen have more physically attractive features.  Would taking a form of estrogen effect the way an adult woman looks?</p>
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<p><i>Answer by Mick</i><br/>No. Your physical features are determined by your genes. Unless you have plastic surgery you can&#8217;t alter them. You don&#8217;t take a shot or smear a cream on your face at night and wake up looking like megan fox.</p>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: are leg cramps part of perimenopause?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:44:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question by tinkerbell: are leg cramps part of perimenopause?
what other symptoms are there?
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Answer by syl c.Yes.   Joint pain and leg cramps, especially at night and upon awakening can be caused by decreasing levels of estrogen. This decline of estrogen can facilitate loss of both muscle mass and bone density, which puts more [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><i>Question by tinkerbell</i>: are leg cramps part of perimenopause?</strong><br />
what other symptoms are there?</p>
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<p><i>Answer by syl c.</i><br/>Yes.   Joint pain and leg cramps, especially at night and upon awakening can be caused by decreasing levels of estrogen. This decline of estrogen can facilitate loss of both muscle mass and bone density, which puts more pressure on the joints. Estrogen enhances calcium absorbtion, so less estrogen circulating in your body during perimenopause can contribute to a calcium deficiency, which can cause leg cramps.  Check with your GYN to see if you need to add hormones.  Drink alot of fluids and make sure your potassium levels are normal to regulate these leg cramps.  Always use stretching exercises for keep your calves muscles in shape.  Try to sleep with a pillow between your legs in order to keep the stress off your back to prevent stress on the sciatica nerve which runs down both your legs.  Other factors contributing to perimenopause are:<br />
    * Menstrual irregularity.<br />
    * Hot flashes and sleep problems.<br />
    * Mood changes. .<br />
    * Vaginal and bladder problems.<br />
    * Decreasing fertility.<br />
    * Changes in sexual function.<br />
    * Loss of bone.<br />
    * Changing cholesterol levels. </p>
<p>Hope this helped.   Good luck.</p>
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		<title>In perimenopause, when is heavy bleeding TOO heavy?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question by Mom of 7 gramma of 1: In perimenopause, when is heavy bleeding TOO heavy?
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Answer by Vicky19the wall of your uterus may be too thick, and you may have to get a surgery to get rid of it, it happened to my mom and my aunt, they would have heavy bleeding for almost [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><i>Question by Mom of 7 gramma of 1</i>: In perimenopause, when is heavy bleeding TOO heavy?</strong></p>
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<p><i>Answer by Vicky19</i><br/>the wall of your uterus may be too thick, and you may have to get a surgery to get rid of it, it happened to my mom and my aunt, they would have heavy bleeding for almost 3months at a time even, you may want to ask you doctor</p>
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		<title>Is it true that beautiful women have more of the estrogen hormone?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question by lavender: Is it true that beautiful women have more of the estrogen hormone?
Is this the reason why some cute girls become not so good looking when they grow up. The reason is that they lack estrogen or womanly hormones. Is this true???
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Answer by odafintutuolaYes we do !
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><i>Question by lavender</i>: Is it true that beautiful women have more of the estrogen hormone?</strong><br />
Is this the reason why some cute girls become not so good looking when they grow up. The reason is that they lack estrogen or womanly hormones. Is this true???</p>
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<p><i>Answer by odafintutuola</i><br/>Yes we do !</p>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: Depression and perimenopause?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:45:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question by T: Depression and perimenopause?
I am depressed and seem to have lost my energy, motivation, enthusiasm and it&#8217;s making me nuts! I&#8217;m turning 40 this summer and I&#8217;m used to exercising, being happy etc, but now&#8230;I just can&#8217;t shake this darkness!! I&#8217;ve been told it&#8217;s perimenopause by the doctor. What is the best way [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><i>Question by T</i>: Depression and perimenopause?</strong><br />
I am depressed and seem to have lost my energy, motivation, enthusiasm and it&#8217;s making me nuts! I&#8217;m turning 40 this summer and I&#8217;m used to exercising, being happy etc, but now&#8230;I just can&#8217;t shake this darkness!! I&#8217;ve been told it&#8217;s perimenopause by the doctor. What is the best way to handle this decline? I don&#8217;t want meds, natural rememdies okay&#8230;but no meds. </p>
<p>Would just absolutely appreciate other women&#8217;s support about this issue, my mother won&#8217;t talk about it.</p>
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<p><i>Answer by Jessica</i><br/>Hey its okay girl well all are, have, or will be experience this. The best thing is just to remember that its alright. This is just normal. You should get together with your friends and do things. Do not let this stop you from having fun. Exercise if you want to go on dates with your husband if you are married and go to a beauty salon and do something nice and daring for yourself. Just do what you want&#8230;If it helps change up your looks to something that makes you feel happy and good about yourself. Try new hobbies that you would enjoy and look forward to. Just do not sit around and think about it. This is so depressing. You are still you and you are prefectly able to still do things. Good luck!</p>
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		<title>Can decreasing estrogen change my body type?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:49:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question by him: Can decreasing estrogen change my body type?
I&#8217;m a male (16 years old) and I unfortunately have a women shaped body. I&#8217;m pretty sure I have a high estrogen level, but I&#8217;m taking a blood test later this week to make sure. Is it possible that my body shape will change to a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><i>Question by him</i>: Can decreasing estrogen change my body type?</strong><br />
I&#8217;m a male (16 years old) and I unfortunately have a women shaped body. I&#8217;m pretty sure I have a high estrogen level, but I&#8217;m taking a blood test later this week to make sure. Is it possible that my body shape will change to a &#8220;manly&#8221; body if I decrease estrogen?</p>
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<p><i>Answer by Kimberly G</i><br/>if you really have high enough estrogen levels to treat, then yes, treatment may change your body.</p>
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