Nearing menopausal stage

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I am female and yes, I have lived through menopause. I was suddenly thrown into menopause with a hysterectomy in order to deal with persistent fibroids in my uterus that defied several kinds of treatment to get rid of them.

I was 42 years of age. The doctors strongly recommend removing the ovaries because you then do not have to worry about ovarian cancer. It seemed like a logical recommendation.

However, getting thrown into sudden menopause caused very severe and constant hot flashes and dryness. My doctor prescribed estrogen patches, which did alleviate symptoms.

But it took about six months to arrive at the optimal dosage and for the symptoms to more or less disappear. I also experienced “foggy memory” and complete lack of desire for sex. Read the rest of this entry »

Menopause was one of the biggest physical challenges of my life. I am female, began experiencing menopausal symptoms of missing periods and hot flashes at age 54. The periods became sporadic. Menstruation was normal, except for the very few months I would miss.

The hot flashes were severe, and lasted from 30 to 90 seconds. I would soak through tee-shirts with sweat several times per night. My physician wanted to recommend estrogen but I did not want to take it due to potential cancer risk.

Menopause is a natural part of life, even if it is uncomfortable. The symptoms stayed with me for almost two years. Finally, late in my 56th year, I quit having periods. I could hardly believe it.

The hot flashes and night sweats were extreme, but I took some natural substances which did help: black cohosh (Cimicufuga racemosa), and valerian root to calm my nerves.

Black Cohosh has been used by more than 1.7 million women in Europe and Australia to treat menopausal symptoms according to the Life Extension Disease and Prevention book, my main guide to herbals. Read the rest of this entry »