Community Posts, Tips & Support on Menopause

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Something is seriously wrong with me.

I have so much pent up anger and frustration at the world. Everything is going wrong. I feel trapped, lonely, misunderstood, useless, tired and depressed, but also full of energy...if that makes any sense. I'm perimenopausal so my hormones are everywhere. I have had a series of unfortunate events happen to me in t...

J
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TTC with hypothyroidism

Anyone ttc with hypothyroidism? I’ve had no period for almost 4 months 😭

M
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Losing weight during perimenopause

Has anyone any tips for losing weight during Perimenopause ? I exercise regularly and try and eat a healthy diet, but seem to put weight on rather than lose it 🤣

L
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HOT flashes 8 months postpartum??

I have been having the worst hot flashes for the past few weeks and my baby just turned 8 months. I've read that hot flashes are normal right after giving birth, but is it normal to experience it 8 months later? My period returned months ago but the hot flashes just started recently so I'm not sure if it's hormones ...

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Menopause or pregnancy??

Hi, I know I’m going to sound silly but could do with some advice. I am 47 and on the whole have regular periods still, have been experiencing the mood swings, blurry vision, trouble sleeping and memory issues associated with perimenopause but fortunately nothing else yet. So … my period is a few days late ( still w...

Incognito
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Irregular period 16 months PP

My periods are super irregular. My cycle is only 19 days. Anyone else?

Incognito
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Be Original eww

When women can’t be authentic they choose to be like others, pathetic losers 🤣🤣🤣🤣 embarrassing!

Incognito
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Cycle lasting longer then usual

Anyone ever have their cycle for 12 days im freaking tf out

J
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Heavier periods post partum

My periods seem to be heavier post partum - anyone else?

Incognito
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PP day 8 - crying a lot

Im PP day 8 and my LO is cluster feeding around the clock. I’m exhausted and feel like I’ve been crying all day. Does the hormone drop get worse around now? Anyone else feeling this?

Incognito
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Luteal phase

How long is everyone’s luteal phase? Mine seems long and I don’t how normal that is?

Incognito
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Mirena IUS

Anyone else experience intense emotional symptoms after Mirena (or other hormonal IUS) fitting? Please comment how long it lasted etc.

S
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Hello and How are You?

I joined this group to learn and share. My hormonal experiences have been very different from the majority of my friends. And yet, as with many aspects of life, you don’t always have to experience something to have respect for the issue and compassion for the people. Now, this being said when it comes to both my bod...

J
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Chemical

How did people’s periods go back after a chemical? Did you find that your cycle and period was later the next month or you went back to normal

Incognito
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Anyone else breaking out?

Lately I’ve been started to break out so much more… I have small breakouts popping up on my cheeks. One will go away and then another pops up elsewhere 😫 I’m having a baby girl so I’m thinking maybe because estrogen and progesterone levels are peaking? Idk 😭

P
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Increasing HRT?

Hi ladies, I’m in a dilemma on whether to increase my HRT and would love some advice. I’ve got a horrible taste in my mouth, a tight chest and seem to fly off in a rage into some crazy woman which has slowly kicked in over the last few weeks. None of these were symptoms I’d experienced before going on HRT so I coul...

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Hi everybody

I am new on the group

H
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Blurry vision

Anyone experiencing blurry vision at the moment? I have glasses but it is not helping. Going to see opticians on Saturday to double check everything is ok but wanted to ask if this is due to my hrt? Thanks.

C
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Sertaline !!

Anyone that takes Sertaline notice that they are constantly hot and sweating? Been on them for about a month now.

Incognito
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Peri-menopause

I’m 31 and have had some odd symptoms & periods have been off over the past few months. After doing some research it’s looking possible to be perimenopause. What do I do? Do I go to the gp or straight to my gynaecologist (under his care due to endo, pcos and previous cervical cancer) Any advice from ladies who have...

C
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