People Who Are Going Through Menopause

patricia7

Menopause Symptoms and "State of Mind"

I'm 46 years young and wondering if your state of mind plays a part in whether or not you will have some symptoms, all symptoms, or none at all. I am a very happy-go-lucky person -- love life, love people, very positive. But, I can honestly say I have maybe eight out of the 15+ symptoms that I know of. They... Read more Chevron

posted 10/15/2008, comment (1)|

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Sheryl K.

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Estrogen Products: Drugs vs. "Natural?"

I'm 47 and I've been in menopause since May. I am so very confused regarding hormone therapy. Is there a difference between "natural" estrogen products that are available otc and the ones prescribed by a doctor? And do either of them work to improve your mood swings?

posted 10/14/2008, comments (2)|

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Feisty

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I believe I am a strong person and a survivor of many things.

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My experience with cancer

I try to reach out to anyone that is going through cancer or knows someone going through cancer. I got breast cancer in 1997, my husband of 36 years died of cancer in March of 1998, my mother died of cancer June 0f 1998, my youngest brother died of cancer at 52 in 2005, my oldest brother died of cancer in 2007 and my youngest sister is now dealing... Read more Chevron

posted 09/30/2008, comments (0)|

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Kw

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Staying cool

My husband had tried the wick underwear and swears by it. He wants to get more. He got started into it about the time I foind some wick socks for him. He finally wore a pair and instead of his feet being soaked his leather shoes were soaked and his feet were dry. He works in a cool air conditioned building all day, but when he leaves it is very... Read more Chevron

posted 09/16/2008, comments (0)|

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dsaucier

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Single mother of two daughters, 52 years old, currently unemploye

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Enjoyed the article on forgetfulness, swiss cheese brain.

Hello everyone: I am new and I enjoyed the article featured today regarding memory loss during menopause. I keep thinking that I have a serious brain problem however according to this article I am perfectly normal. I just have to convince those around me that I am. I am going to print the article and hand it out to... Read more Chevron

posted 06/11/2008, comments (0)|

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