Community Posts, Tips & Support on Menopause

Constantly been checking for lumps in breast every single day and hour of the day it’s so draining don’t know how to overcome this cycle

Not necessarily ttc but also not not trying I have a very regular cycle of between 28-30 days. I’m now on day 35, still no period but negative tests. Not any pregnancy symptoms per say but definitely an increase in discharge. Is it possible that my cycle length is just changing ?

Am I the only one dealing with late periods 🤧🤧🤧. I’m def not pregnant. Single mom not doing the deed . Maybe it’s stress or hormones idk 🤷‍♀️

Sorry this is way TMI but I'm currently 7 days pp and I can't keep my hands off my husband!! We haven't done anything bc I have stitches but it's so wild, I haven't had this much of a sex drive in months! Is this a normal hormonal thing?

I am gaining 10-15 lbs a month and my gynecologist says its from perimenopause?!?!

We need the room! After an afternoon family walk (turned hike) we discussed increasing our movement (physical activity). Using the smart tv as a resource we found an already installed fitness app and proceeded to stretch. As the project downstairs moved upstairs to accommodate an indoor/outdoor neighborhood event…we...

I'm so h-angry lol and my partner is infuriating me, he hasn't really done anything wrong 🤣

Anybody else having period like pains? Uh It’s mainly one side🙄

Okay so recently it’s either I’m way too hot or I’m just freezing. I’m more hot than cold and would love if someone could give some tips on how they deal with it.

Progesterone is needed as part of HRT for those who still have their womb to protect the lining against thickening and issues when using oestrogen. Most people don't experience issues with progesterone, but some do. The preferred options are body-identical micronised progesterone (like Utrogestan, or Prometrium in ...

I use natural cycles and I seem to have had an extremely long peak period - anyone else experienced this?

As Halloween approaches and the announcement for a neighborhood block party has been delivered…my memorabilia project had to be addressed and moved. You see if weather permits this will be an outdoor event and if the bathroom is needed my project would have been in the way. So, the timing of this event has again mot...

I am really struggling at the moment with different symptoms but in particular my skin! Having so many breakouts and it’s getting me down. Tried lots of over the counter products and supplements but nothing is helping. I know it’s a minor thing but it’s really affecting my confidence and mental health. Can anyone he...

My hair is so greasy lately, I could go a week between washes, now it’s greasy by the second day! Doctor told me it’s a symptom of peri menopause and to just accept it and deal with it!! However washing it and blow drying it every two days is not healthy for my hair, is there any shampoos any of you recommend that k...

Is anyone else constantly sweating? Its even worse at night, I’m waking up drenched and it doesn’t matter if im wearing next to nothing. Is it hormones?

I don't know if this is PMDD signs. I am undiagnosed but keep seeing signs and symptoms within myself lately. I feel like I am just trying to survive each day. There is only around 1/2 weeks each month I feel okay. The rest of the time I am stressed, mind racing, overthinking outbursts of crying, impatient... the li...

Hey I'm wanting to learn crochet and hoping there would be some lovely ladies willing to help a girl out. I'm wanting to do little animals xx

I’m almost 5 months pp and wondering if anyone else is or has experienced a significant hormone shift at around this mark? I’m still breastfeeding and haven’t introduced foods yet. I’ve noticed a different body odor when I sweat and I feel like I’m always so hot and sweating. I’m assuming it’s hormones but just wond...

Anyone else getting hot flushes regularly in both the day and night? I keep breaking out in sweats throughout the day and at night I'm hardly using my duvet! Is this normal lol x

Do hormones surge again or something 9 months postpartum? I feel like I'm going nuts with these symptoms lol