Perimenopause Help

Question by Livia: How long until my period is regular, and when does menopause happen?
I hate that my period’s irregular! I always think that I’m fine and then I go and bleed all over my underwear at school when I can’t just change them and wash them, and the blood sets in. I’ve had my period for just over a year, so I know that it can still be bouncing around, but for how long?
And around what age does menopause occur? On second thought, what is menopause exactly?

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Answer by Dee Dee HI!!!
2 years, apparently.
And I’ve heard menopause is like when your 50 or something…?
It’s when your period stops but you get like really bad cramps, or so I’ve heard.

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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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Question by one_lil_monkey: How long is it normal to have decreased libido after childbirth?
Before I had my baby over a year ago, I had a very high libido. Ever since I had the baby, I have not wanted sex at all, and even have aversions to it on many occasions. It seems I either want it all the time or NEVER (usually never. I usually feel sorry for my husband a couple times per week and do it, but I don’t really want to). I could go for a month without it and then every night for a week straight. Is it normal to fluctuate so wildly? I am not on any medications, including chemical birth control. I am not working, baby sleeps wonderfully, and our relationship is good.

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Answer by susan m
the same thing happened to me and mine will be 6 in october and it is the same i think we wanted our children so we enjoyed it because it was a chance to become a mommy now that we get our way we see sex is over rated lol

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Question by Screenname here: How long do you have hotflashes after menopause?
My mom started menopause a few years back and still has severe hot flashes. Her doctor doesn’t want to put her on estrogen because of the increased risk of stroke. Is this normal for her to still be having hot flashes? Thanks to anyone who helps.

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Answer by Jennifer W
The years you have hot flashes for are actually referred to as peri-menopause. You don’t hit menopause until you finish these symptoms. A women can perimenopausal for 5-10 years.

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Question by Kate-Ann: Why does menopause cause women to be a little mean?How long does menopause last?
Why does menopause cause meanness?
I notice that women tend to be a little mean when going through “the change”
Why?
How long does menopause last?
Women are kind of crazy during menopause.
My mom sure is moody lately.I can’t wait for her to be done.I don’t live with my parents but when I visit she can be a little mean sometimes lately.
How long does it last?
Why are menopausal women so mean?

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Answer by kay_flood
It’s pretty much the same issue as PMS, fluctuating hormone levels alter a person’s mood.

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Question by Carrie B: When do women generally start menopause and how long does it last?
I’m in my early 40′s and was wondering when I should be concerned about menopause. I’ve been very moody lately and just don’t feel like myself…could this be pre-menopause? What are some of the symptoms emotional and physical that accompany menopause? How long does menopause last?

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Answer by Ashley
50 to death

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