What comes after Menopause?
Posted on Tue November 03, 2009 in Endometriosis
Tags: hormones endometriosis chocolate
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Hello, world, I'm no longer in Menopause.
The question is: what comes next? My friends were wondering if I go
through puberty again. (MY GOD, I HOPE NOT.)
I started the Pill
again a couple of weeks ago, and we are going to see if the hormones in that
help control my Endo symptoms. There is no guarantee, of course, especially
since I'd been on it for years already and was still symptomatic.
The chocolate cravings and insatiable appetite I've had tell me that my
hormone levels are ramping back up to non-menopausal levels.
I've
also had pain. Cramps and the dull pain are both back. I'm suspecting that my
fatigue is also ratcheting up, or else I'm pushing too hard. I hate having the
pain back. HATE it. I also hate the look on my husband's face when he asks me
when I'm in pain, and how bad the pain is. He gets so upset, because he hates
that it is back too.
I haven't had PT in almost two weeks, due to
my schedule and her flu, but I'm hoping my appointment this coming Friday does
me some good. Cross your fingers. (And send chocolate!)
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About Me: I spent five months in daily pain before finally being diagnosed with endometriosis. I understand the frustration of chasing a diagnosis, and the hopelessness that comes with daily pain. I'm still fighting the endo, as it has no cure (YET!) and I'm trying to share information as I get through treatment.
Location: Mountain View, CA
Interests: Reading, writing, wine-tasting, spending time with my husband, dog, and friends.
Medical Conditions: Endometriosis, depression, severe food allergies, migraines
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Talesa says:
on November 03, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Hm, I never stopped to think about it but you're right.. what does come after menopause?! Indeed hopefully not puberty again. haha
On a more serious note, sorry to hear that your pain is back. Hang in there, Sandra! It also sounds like your husband is very good to you... must be rough on him to watch you go through all this. But at least on a positive note, you're in it together as a team. Having a good teammate always makes things easier than if you were to go at it alone. =)
CVD1 says:
on November 03, 2009 at 10:12 PM
My menopause was over when I was almost 50. Hot flashes were terrible, especially while I was driving. I always felt warm at night, even in the winter. My doctor first prescribed me some hormone pills to help with hot flashes. I kept forgetting taking these pills, so he advised me to use patches. It worked wonderfully, but after 3 years, I was told to stop using patches due to some kind of cancer risk. My whole life turned up side down afterwards. Cramps, sleeplessness, anxiety, hair thinning, fatigue, etc...
I could not remember how many doctor visits I had these years. Finally, after several years trying to exercise regularly, I felt better. However, I never had the same kind of energy while I was on hormone medication.
I believe you'll get better after a while. Have your checked with your doctor? Hang in there.
BikersPurpleRose says:
on November 05, 2009 at 04:36 AM
I was already in Menopause when I had my full Hysterectomy when I was 39 in 2000. I was taking the below statement taken from the website I thought you may be interested in. I found it to be pretty accurate and I do very well. While the timing is different for each woman going through this, it took me 5 years to lose ALL THE SYMTOMS. Don't let this scare you my friend, I admire your guts for hanging in their with your positive attitude. It is not all bad. It is in my opinion a much greater life being a women then earlier years. lol!
I used the Compound HTR Cream from the Compound Pharmacy. Less invasive to the body organs. My insurance covered it.
*Women are generally encouraged to try nonhormonal treatment to avoid the cancer, heart, and dementia risks of hormone replacement therapy.
http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/hrt/HRT_benefits.html