Perimenopause Help

Question by Liz: Women,how long did your perimenopause last?
I started having symptoms of perimenopause 2 1/2 years ago.I am now 32.I have read that it can last anywhere from 6-12 years!!! I have had a very hard time with anxiety,hot flashes,etc.I had to start taking low dose birth control to help my symptoms.I was just wondering how long it lasted for other women -how long till you went through to menopause?Thanks-GOD-bless
Thanks lovebooks! I take magnesium,it really helps,and a multi.I also walk-it really helped the anxiety.My periods were coming closer,were lighter,then I would go 31 days and flood!I just feel alone because I am so young and none of my friends are dealing with this.
Kim-My mom went through meno early,and needed nerve pills.However she died a few years ago and did not tell me how long her symptoms lasted.I have no sisters.Early meno runs on both sides of my family though.GOD-bless

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Answer by lovebooks
I’d say mine probably lasted about 3 years. Mine was characterized by heavier periods, anxiety, goofiness, migraines starting up again, etc.

I didn’t start getting hot flashes until AFTER I stopped having my periods. That’s my biggest problem now. I don’t want to take hormones, so I’m toughing it out.

I’ve found that walking 30 minutes a day has REALLY helped my hot flashes. Amazingly. Also, I take a B Vitamin liquid drop (sublingually) every day. B2, B6, B12 help, and along with magnesium in my daily vitamin, together they help the migraines.

You can get the B drops at WalMart or Walgreens in the B vitamin section.

Good luck! (I’m 56)

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Question by ditzy722: How long does the baby release estrogen before birth in the last weeks of pregnancy?
her head is very low and im getting pimples and sore breasts as if ive got a raise in estrogen. any1 know how long the baby releases the estrogen on an average? this is my first pregnancy and im 36 weeks.

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Answer by holly
Estrogen during pregnancy

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Question by Michie: I think I am in perimenopause, how long can a period last before seeking medical advice?
I am 39 and my periods were never regular until after my last child. Now my period has lasted 17 days and counting, when do I go make sure nothing else is going on? Are there any other things to watch out for?

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Answer by ♥Preggy Spaghetti♥
You may get more responses in womens health….
Most of us here are preggo or TTC and not menopausal in the least…
Good luck to you

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to continue–they happen almost every hour and make me so cranky!! Any suggestions? I have had 2 ‘minor’ strokes cannot use hormones.

since I started my period at the age of 12 my periods have always been 13 days , Now for the last 3 months they have lasted 5 to 7 days . could I be starting to go through menopause? Other women I have talked to have said this is what happened to them then one day they had no more periods .