Comments on: Premature Menopause

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:14:20 +0000

Don’t forget to ask your doctor to check your thyroid – it can mimic many of the menopausal symptoms, ie cessation of periods, dry skin, memory loss, weight gain etc. I was told I had gone through the menopause at 37 following a miscarriage – now 46 I have just given birth to twins by egg donation and my periods have restarted?! When I had the hormone treatment before I got pregnant I was told I ad ovulated although my FSH level was 81 (about that of an 80 year old). I had an undiagnosed underactive thyroid and I’m sure it’s been the cause of a number of problems.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:19:12 +0000

Great post! I am 37 and have so many symptoms of perimenopause — hot flashes, mood swings, thinning hair, skin problems, you name it. It doesn’t seem like i should be going through this at my age! I am now taking a progesterone cream, so we’ll see where that leads… Your information is much appreciated.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:53:47 +0000

You are so right Holly! My mother went through this and she needed counciling to get over this.

By: Holly

Holly — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:28:49 +0000

It’s not easy going through menopause let alone when you are younger than average.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:44:43 +0000

Hello – i liked your advice that women with premature menopause (also called premature ovarian failure, POF, or primary ovarian insufficiency)should not face this alone. You are right that it can be a very trying time. I’d suggest that women with POF or those who love women with POF contact IPOFA – The International Premature Ovarian Failure Assoc for information and support. We have local groups across the USA, have a conference coming up in Oct ’09, bulletin boards and lots of information.
Thanks for posting your info – Catherine