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I went through early menopause at 44. I went through the standard hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, etc. After trying some different options, I took supplements, worked out, ate right and overcame the symptoms outside of the occasional night sweats. Now I'm 52. Just recently, the symptoms have come back over the last 6 weeks. I've not changed anything, except I've lost about 7 lbs just tracking calories. I've had insomnia, night sweats, hot flashes, migraines and mood swings. Is it possible that my hormone levels have dropped even more 8 years later? How can this happen when I've been doing so well? My doc wants to put me on minimal dose of bio identical hormones- she says I'll feel great.

What gives? Should I?
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Post Menopausal.. New SymptomsI went through early menopause at 44. I went through the standard hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, etc. After trying some different options, I took supplements, worked out, ate right and overcame the symptoms outside of the occasional night sweats. Now I'm 52. Just recently, the symptoms have come back over the last 6 weeks. I've not changed anything, except I've lost about 7 lbs just tracking calories. I've had insomnia, night sweats, hot flashes, migraines and mood swings. Is it possible that my hormone levels have dropped even more 8 years later? How can this happen when I've been doing so well? My doc wants to put me on minimal dose of bio identical hormones- she says I'll feel great. <br /> <br />What gives? Should I?
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Mary Jane Minkin, MD responded:
Dear An_246809,
A couple of possibilities: it's a pretty hot summer in much of the country, and hot weather certainly can trigger symptoms. Also, it's terrific that you lost weight-but remember, fat tissue makes estrogen: so that by your weight loss, your own estrogen level is a bit lower. Of course, the hot flashes could be related to other causes, too. I think your doc's idea is quite a good one-and a small dose of transdermal hormones is a fine idea-and see if you feel better-you'll know in a matter of a few weeks.-Why not try it?
Hope you feel better soon,
Good luck,
Mary Jane
Report This| Share this:Post Menopausal.. New SymptomsDear An_246809,<br />A couple of possibilities: it's a pretty hot summer in much of the country, and hot weather certainly can trigger symptoms. Also, it's terrific that you lost weight-but remember, fat tissue makes estrogen: so that by your weight loss, your own estrogen level is a bit lower. Of course, the hot flashes could be related to other causes, too. I think your doc's idea is quite a good one-and a small dose of transdermal hormones is a fine idea-and see if you feel better-you'll know in a matter of a few weeks.-Why not try it?<br />Hope you feel better soon,<br />Good luck,<br />Mary Jane
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