Don't take any thing and completely ignore the whole thing. Worked for me.

Well you have just said you didn't have any symptoms ..............I wish I didn't but I do have symptoms. We're not all the same.

I was bleedin and handbagging at the 'I AM NOT REAL' stuff.

If you say so .    I still found your 'joviality' on this thread offensive.

Lucky you Cologne..we are all different...Oh aye forgot that fact,no more buying sanitary  stuff etc! Well apart from the fact I had a some post menopausal bleeding and had to go to the colposcopy clinic for am internal ultrasound and biopsy.Ten years ago I had polyps in the uterus,so they checked me out to be on the safe side,I was fine.

I think almost as bad as the flushes and memory loss are the long curly hairs that sprout on your chin overnight   I always carry a pair of tweezers on me - I refuse to be a bearded woman 

Sniggers at "whoevers" relation..

Growly! That's why I got banned on CH4 for stating I had two fanny hairs on me chin!  I have to say...ahem ! the real ones get sparser...runs away again...

I'm sniggering too now ............wish I'd never started this thread ........i hate getting older - and hate admitting to it 

I'm off to my bed now for a 'totally tropical' nights sleep, 

Har Soozy! Been there done that!  Chucks off the duvet with  legs over the side of the bed.

 for all who need it.

I'm hoping I'll be like my mother, who never experienced any problems (like cologne), but she also insisted that periods were never painful and never had any PMT, both of which I had quite badly. 

Suzi, take a look at this Serenity Cream. After my op' last year I was having the most horrendous symptoms, hot-flushes every 10 mins or so, (so upwards of 100 a day!!!) night-sweats, anxiety etc. etc. etc. Researched loads on the internet, looking for natural stuff and this came out tops in the reviews by far. Tried it, and after just 2 days I was down to two or three flushes a day and have never looked back. It's a bliddy miracle in a pot

  How the heck do they grow so fast?  8 am pre work chin inspection, nothing, lunchtime visit to bathroom another chin inspection. WHAT, WHERE'D THAT COME FROM???? 

In addition to the hot-flushes, spotty skin etc., it's the sleeplessness that does me in 

I don't take anything cos I'm well'ard 

oh I thought this was a money saving thread, came running in to brag about my savings.

*backs out slowly*

Start a new thread, Temps - I could do with some money saving tips.

lol..I'm a bit shy Yogi, I've already started a thread this morning

I'm a bit shy Yogi



OK - who the hell are you and what have you done with temps?!

I never even had a hot flush when I was on the change I was very lucky the only difference was I stopped my periods.

OK - who the hell are you and what have you done with temps?!



*snigger*

My doctor has changed my contra-sex-shun pills and I don't seem to be having my periodicals anymore. 

I haven't told Mr Blizz, yet. 

I started the menopause early due to chemotherapy I had, and I have to say the hot flushes still continue, though slightly less frequent.
Just on a lighter note -

Hang on - what's this about sprouting chin hairs?? I've been growing a mini-beard/ hair out of my chin since I was in my early 20's and have to keep removing it about every 6 weeks. Is it a hormonal thing?

I'm hoping that when my time comes it will be an easy transition and follow after my mum who had no problems. But as it's me and God likes to give me things to moan about in abundance I'm not holding my breath

 Maybe I am menopausal! 

According to my ex, I've been menopausal since I was 17. Tosser

 

I take evening primrose oil as an additional for my joints/nerve pain/thingy and I've just been reading up about it, it says its also good for menopausal and monthly cycle thingies.

Blimey I'm gonna be jumping about like a rampant rabbit if this stuff does what it says on the tin

Blimey I'm gonna be jumping about like a rampant rabbit if this stuff does what it says on the tin

oh my

This'll be me in a few years on the Tesco run

Hmmmm, chin hairs.........I'm not telling how long mine take to appear  And I'm taking HRT  bit late to have it looked at now though, saying as I'm sposed to stop taking next year

I'm just 46 and still waiting for the damn signs of the menopause - I want them gone!!!

You might be one of those that sails through without any probs Liver

Soozy. I think that the menopause is the same as having babies. I mean that, most of us here have had a baby, but, it was a different experience  for all of us.So, we can only tell you about our experience which I am sure will be different to yours. I have just finished coming through the menopause, and it lasted 3 years. I was having hot flushes/sweats through the night all of the 3 years. In fact my OH kept saying he was sure my thermostat had gone. I also had a hot flush at 6 o'clock every day . In my handbag I carry my Menopause kit, which a lot of peeps have laughed at, hen have said what a good idea. It consists of, a new flannel, a fan, and some wet wipes. i still carry it with me, but I use it less and less, as I occasionaly get a hot sweat/flush. I hope this helps, but like I say, it's different for all of us.

I have one at 6 am on the dot every day - it wakes me up ...........along with countless others throughout the day and night (sleep disruption is a pain)

Thank you all for your advice ........Soops I will be looking into that cream ..........and all the others I will research!

Good advice Sezit.  I am reminded of some advice for MEN (if there are any or their relatives loafing around)

ADVICE TO MEN: 
1. Shut up and don't try to problem solve.  You can't fix it, and you will only upset the female in your life by offering suggestions. 
2. Just try to be as supportive as possible, and, when asked, help. 
3. Understand that many women are experiencing the loss of what they consider to be the essence of a woman, and that is EXTREMELY emotional.

And alas poor Crispy, I knew you well.  A man of infinite jest (and inevitably poor choice of comedy opportunities) If you are not here by then:  Good luck and a Merry Christmas.

I've read this many times ..............in my case it really isn't the case at all - I'll be glad to have an end to it. I don't consider my child bearing capacity (or lack of it) to be the essence of my womanhood.

I like the idea of the fan sezi. My best friend has been going through the menopause for about 18 years. She is 2 years older than me and, along with some other friends, has been through the mill. I was quite scared of it, but have been very fortunate in that I get a tiny hot flush about once a month. I am so glad because I was determined not to take HRT, as I was determined not to take the pill. I don't want artificial stuff in my body if I can avoid it. I do realise that I'm a bit lucky and certainly my friends need it for one reason or another. The fan thing just reminded me of the two of us sitting in the office and her bringing it out every 5 minutes.

Col. I always carry it around with me now. It's ages since I had any symptons, but it comes in handy. I personally would never advocate HRT . But, I know peeps who it works wonders for, So, we are all different, and different things work for different peeps. 

I'll drink to that....except I haven't even started yet and I'm as old as Noah's wife!

Sympathies to those that are struggling with it though. xxx