Lately I’ve been getting what people tell me are hot flushes. I started to notice it during the hot weather in East Anglia several weeks ago. I felt like my body was suddenly losing its ability to regulate its temperature. I thought it was just because of the heat and ignored it, but people are telling me it’s not normal, and today I had two or three more even though it’s cooled off. I’ve read that hot flushes in teenagers are normal in moments of anxiety, panic, anger or embarrassment, but I wasn’t experiencing those emotions at the time, although I was feeling very sad.

My periods are regular and I’m due for my next one in two weeks. I’m only 17, so I think an early menopause is quite unlikely.

What could be causing these? Are they dangerous? Should I speak to my doctor?

I just turned 33. Since 2009 started, my PMS has gotten worse. As soon as my period is over, and I ovulate..I start to have PMS symptoms. I feel bloated, some pelvic pain, some breast pain. I find that particularly one breast in particular is painful.

Because I have noticed a change in my PMS this year, I am concerned that I am going into Menopause. I still get my period. My cycle is around 27-29 days. My period is 5 days long. Even if I am not in menopause yet, I am concerned that having stronger PMS indicates that I will go into the menopause sooner than later.

I started my period at 12, and my Mother didn’t go into the menopause until 50ish. I don’t have any children yet, but would like to eventually conceive. My GP doesn’t believe there is any reason I am starting Perimenopause. Should I ask for a blood test to check my hormone levels? Does this sound like early menopause?

This is a question from my mom ,

Im in my early menopause, im 48 ,
My symptoms have stopped
Including :

Heat flashes

& also, for the first time again,
my period looks normal.

Is it possible I could still have a child?

& What is happening to me?

Best answer gets 10 points.
Thank you .

<3
Do fibroids act like Periods?
Could the fibroids actually be my Period ?

If known please answer this too .

Please and thank you .

No rude answers please.

<3

I went to the doctor a couple of weeks ago in part to ask about fertility. I am 38 years old and am not wanting to take any drastic measures to get pregnant. I always had a very regular period (every 28 days, could set my watch). Although they were VERY heavy and horrible. The last few years it is all over the place. Some are 21 days, others are 35+. The Dr. said this is probably because I am not ovulating every month now. Since I am 38 and have a family history of early menopause, he did a test to see if maybe I had started perimenopause, but it came back negative. About a year ago they checked for fibroids and found one small one that was so deep in the lining of the uterus that they said it shouldn’t cause any problems. This recent visit the Dr. recommened starting me on Clomid to regulate my ovulation. Will they need to run any additional tests before prescribing Clomid?

I have never been pregnant. My husband and I haven’t used any form of conctreception for about 7 years, but I did check for fertility for a couple of years and we generally used back up or abstained during this time. We were NOT very careful and I never got pregnant.

What else should I ask the Dr. when I call? Thanks for your anwers!!

I went to the doctor a couple of weeks ago in part to ask about fertility. I am 38 years old and am not wanting to take any drastic measures to get pregnant. I always had a very regular period (every 28 days, could set my watch). Although they were VERY heavy and horrible. The last few years it is all over the place. Some are 21 days, others are 35+. The Dr. said this is probably because I am not ovulating every month now. Since I am 38 and have a family history of early menopause, he did a test to see if maybe I had started perimenopause, but it came back negative. About a year ago they checked for fibroids and found one small one that was so deep in the lining of the uterus that they said it shouldn’t cause any problems. This recent visit the Dr. recommened starting me on Clomid to regulate my ovulation. Will they need to run any additional tests before prescribing Clomid?

I have never been pregnant. My husband and I haven’t used any form of conctreception for about 7 years, but I did check for fertility for a couple of years and we generally used back up or abstained during this time. We were NOT very careful and I never got pregnant.

What else should I ask the Dr. when I call? Thanks for your anwers!!

I had cervical cancer 1 1/2 years ago, has total hysterectomy done, still have pre-cancerous cells. I was told to get the hpv virus. I do not have cancer at this time, I just have to get a vaccine or take something!! I DON"T want cancer again!!

I also have a question about menopause, since I have had a total hysterectomy, everything is out. How long will I go through menopuase, I started having it not to soon after my surgeries. I have nightsweats, day & night, out of the blue & full force. I am moody, body aches, etc. Is there an herb I can take? Is Estroven good, I used it awhile back, but didn’t really notice a big change. Help!! I a sick of this. I am 38 yrs old, and because of what I said above, that is why I am having early menopause.

I am 39 years old and have recently linked past year symptoms to early menopause. It is truly making my life miserable. Sleeping problems and night sweats keep me from restorative sleep so I am constantly exhausted, hot flashes and nausea make my day hard to get through.

I would like to know some of the menopause symptoms that others experience and if any one has found any good over the counter or at home remedies for these symptoms.

Is a women in their mid-30s who has never had kids more likely to go through early menopause than her counterparts who do have kids? Also, would never having had sex play any part in early menopause or perimenopause?

I am seriously contemplating having a hysterectomy. I am finished having my children. I am 42 this year. I have fibroids which causes heavy loss every month & I gain 2 kg a week before my period and loose when finished. (Not to mention PMS)
The only thing stopping me is the side effects. Eg; Weight gain! I am only 5ft tall and try and keep my weight stable due to health issues. I would like to keep my ovaries!
Any women out there who has had a Hysterectomy? And what is your opinion? Is it worth it? Does it bring on early menopause?

I’ll be 34 this month. For the past few months, my cycle has been getting longer and longer and my actual bleeding time shorter. I don’t feel bad in any way. No symptoms of menopause or even pms, except for a certain sleepiness just before I start bleeding. I also chose to be celibate nearly a year ago and have no real sexual desire to speak of. Could this part of an early menopause or is my celibacy somehow linked to my longer cycles.

ps. I do not have children.

this is embarassing but i am 30 years old and i think i may be going through early menopause. i remember getting my 1st menstraul at 11 and my mom was having her last and she was 38 at the time. i am having ridiculous hot flashes all day and night and my periods are all wacky. could this be possible so soon?

I definitely NEVER want to have kids, and quite frankly am not capable of supplying children with the sufficient emotional support, so I SHOULD never kids (and if I ever changed my mind, I would ADOPT and take care of the children that still NEED families before bringing more into the world), and I would definitely like to get a hysterectomy sometime in my 20s or 30s- tampons, in my opinion, are SUCH waste of money, so I think surgery would definitely be worth the financial investment.

I’ve heard stories of premenopause and such in response to a hysterectomy- is this true? If I were to get a hysterectomy in my 20s or 30s, would my body put itself into early menopause? Or would I just get symptoms of menopause due to the sudden extreme change in hormone levels? How long would this last- the average amount of years of natural menopause, or less?

Thanks!
@snowwillow20, I said I want to get one for the FINANCIAL benefits of not having my period, I don’t mind having my period in general.

Obviously all women range with the amount of years menopause lasts, my question was does getting a hysterectomy result in a average menopause, or is it shorter than a natural one.

@TriQ- I was not aware of hormone therapy- my friend’s mother never had to spend a penny on therapy after her hysterectomy.

@janniel- THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE INFO! This sounds much more sensible to me.
I guess I wasn’t clear enough, but I want to discontinue my period for FINANCIAL reasons- I don’t just want to pamper myself by ridding of my period.

I honestly just don’t want to spend money on tampons for so many years.
@nascar88gyrl- Thanks so much for the info!

I started my cycle really early and am concerned a bout early menopause.

my test results for an early menopause, the doc has written, ‘check normal levels’ thats all i know till i get my appointment.
can anyone give me any idea what this means please?

I took an at home pregnancy test (just one) and it came back negative. The positive line was faintly visible but after researching online they said that that could be an evaporation line but I have also read that that could mean you have low pregnancy hormones and that it could not be a clear answer yet. Any thoughts about this, I am almost thinking that it could be early menopause as crazy as that is but the night sweats are horrible.