tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post3642588006133420372..comments2024-03-27T11:33:52.821-04:00Comments on Living on Cloud Nine: WHAT MENOPAUSE HAS TAKEN FROM MEAndrea Ninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11746436088260144774noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-24065574983061032902023-01-17T16:39:44.849-05:002023-01-17T16:39:44.849-05:00I sooo appreciate this post. While I still have my...I sooo appreciate this post. While I still have my ovaries, I do have some of the symptoms you have since having my hysterectomy. But you did prepare me for some of this and I am so grateful for that.Sparkles and Latteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963473872202413760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-79456204175607211172023-01-17T01:37:52.571-05:002023-01-17T01:37:52.571-05:00I do believe it should be talked about. The sympto...I do believe it should be talked about. The symptoms women experience may vary but a list of what is possible should be shared with us as soon as we hit 40 years old. Some friends of mine hit menopause in the 40s. I'm about to be 55 and I'm still having a period but definitely got blood work done to check my hormone levels because for 5 years I've had periods where there is flooding and I need to take a sick day monthly because I am in jobs where I cannot run to the bathroom every hour to change an overnight pad. My dear older sister didn't stop until 58. I hope I stop sooner but I wish I knew what was on the other side of this. She doesn't even share what symptoms she has now. Gosh, if only we knew when we started our periods at age 12, 13, 14, 15 to buy stock in Proctor & Gamble because we'd be buying their products monthly for years on end-- we'd be rich! Please tell me, I will get my brain back someday.... I'd like to get more education so I can career change. ~ another AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-24298654493537709752023-01-16T09:16:16.324-05:002023-01-16T09:16:16.324-05:00Thanks for your honesty ! It is something we need ...Thanks for your honesty ! It is something we need to talk about. I was clueless when I had a hysterectomy at 40, but after horrible symptoms, a friend recommended pellets. They are a lifesaver. I sleep so much better and my sex life is better than when I was younger. Look at the research, it is much safer than going without. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-89781480105861861032023-01-13T22:37:19.284-05:002023-01-13T22:37:19.284-05:00I appreciate you sharing this, it definitely isn&#...I appreciate you sharing this, it definitely isn't talked about enough! I think I am entering perimenopause and I didn't even know that was a thing until a few years ago. I follow a lot of hormone health accounts on Instagram because mine are so out of wack and I have been trying hard with diet and lifestyle changes to balance them before they go crazy again with all this mess. Sending hugs friend!Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16829545845216136042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-88106849746635601422023-01-12T12:52:15.583-05:002023-01-12T12:52:15.583-05:00Thank for sharing! I'm getting there with my l...Thank for sharing! I'm getting there with my last 2 periods being more than 40 days apart and wondering when the others will show up!<br />www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-35270449414981346712023-01-11T10:34:18.831-05:002023-01-11T10:34:18.831-05:00Sending all the hugs sweet friend, and thank you s...Sending all the hugs sweet friend, and thank you so much for sharing this. It's amazing to me how much it's not talked about. Kate at Green Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11104665064880942943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-9272705176650022152023-01-11T10:32:57.271-05:002023-01-11T10:32:57.271-05:00Thank you for sharing. Although I'm not there ...Thank you for sharing. Although I'm not there yet (it's coming soon!), I'm dreading the sleep part. Like you, I have horrible sleep as it is (2am to 5am for me too!), so I'm definitely worried about the toll it will take on me. Fun times ahead lol. Have a wonderful trip to CA! I live in Southern CA, so next time you are here, we HAVE to meet up! xoShaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11336997685547033968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-83351528533771391422023-01-10T14:54:04.480-05:002023-01-10T14:54:04.480-05:00Throw caution to the wind and go for the hormone r...Throw caution to the wind and go for the hormone replacement therapy. I tried to feel “normal” for 2 years after my periods stopped. I never made it to anything that felt somewhat normal. Hormone replacement therapy is the way to go. Get your life back!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-37702467719741021122023-01-10T13:50:15.087-05:002023-01-10T13:50:15.087-05:00I have been using red light therapy (bought a smal...I have been using red light therapy (bought a small one off Amazon) on my face. I didn't buy it for sleep, but for skin purposes. I was shocked by how much better I sleep now. I was constantly waking up and now I sleep so soundly and straight through. This happened after my first use of it and has continued, and I am on month four now. It could be worth a try, and the skin benefits are worth a try as well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-76749165385019181082023-01-10T12:48:46.602-05:002023-01-10T12:48:46.602-05:00Hi Andrea: As someone who is approaching her mid-6...Hi Andrea: As someone who is approaching her mid-60's I can sympathize with all of what you are describing as I started going through menopause in my early 40's. I knew to expect certain things but not others, like the vaginal dryness and discomfort you describe. Women of my "age" were always told not to talk about "women things" not even our periods to other women and I have to say that I am SO GLAD that times have changed in this regard. Women need to talk with one another and to support one another with the different aspects of life and aging. Vaginal creams do help some with the dryness as well as using good lubricant. The libido challenge is real, however, and I don't know that there is a cure for that. Although, I chose not to take HRT and I have heard some women say it helps. The moodiness, irritability, hot flashes, etc. Oh yes, I had it all. And, I am sorry to say, not everything goes away in a few years. I still have occasional hot flashes twenty years in. Not saying this to depress you or anyone, just letting folks know that not all of menopause is over right away. For some women it may be. For others it's not. I wish you well as you go through this journey and, just know, that you are not alone and that women are strong and do make it through these years. And there is still joy to be found. Debbie Styles Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924407558451218174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-73706118064057062352023-01-10T12:01:14.573-05:002023-01-10T12:01:14.573-05:00I am so not looking forward to this! Waaaahhhh! ...I am so not looking forward to this! Waaaahhhh! My mom has told me so much about it and it just sounds miserable!Lindsay's Sweet Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11454253893760011474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-58434988513933025452023-01-10T10:20:47.379-05:002023-01-10T10:20:47.379-05:00I am so glad you talked about this! So few do!! I ...I am so glad you talked about this! So few do!! I turned 40 and the hot flashes have been NO JOKE! My mom went through menopause before she turned 50 so I am thinking I may do the same. Not to mention, She was going through it while we were planning my wedding! ;) My Glittery Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116870922909583480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-26442694486122283202023-01-09T22:33:58.897-05:002023-01-09T22:33:58.897-05:00You are not alone. Partial hysterectomy 8 years, t...You are not alone. Partial hysterectomy 8 years, then metasticized cancer the past 3 1/2 years to deal with. The cancer drugs have finished off with the post op menopause started. Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06212666669056173307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-19352875035908079842023-01-09T16:47:59.210-05:002023-01-09T16:47:59.210-05:00While I know it's not funny so much of this is...While I know it's not funny so much of this is true; my husband just pointed out a long black chin hair on me yesterday and I told him I do tweeze them when I see them but I can't always find them in the bathroom mirror! LOL. I was told that my surgery would not put me into menopause since they left my ovaries in but I do have a lot of signs already-- mostly the night sweats and hot flashes (that make me incredibly nauseous until my body temp gets back to normal).. I just keep hoping that I'll take after my mom with this as she swears her transition was pretty mild and easy. Joanne https://www.blogger.com/profile/01212516924342195282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-89761805269250366602023-01-09T15:56:38.875-05:002023-01-09T15:56:38.875-05:00Oh boy! You are a rockstar for sharing what you ar...Oh boy! You are a rockstar for sharing what you are going through to help normalize it all and help us to not feel alone! Great tip about the supplement too. I'll be saving this post for later! Laura Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863868716798297046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-64293676878933856112023-01-09T15:31:40.728-05:002023-01-09T15:31:40.728-05:00Thank you for sharing your struggles and symptoms ...Thank you for sharing your struggles and symptoms and putting it out there! I needed to read this today. I wonder what happened to ME sometimes too! I can so relate to a lot of what you're going through, I hope you keep us posted on your journey! xoHeather{Our Life In a Click}https://www.blogger.com/profile/09060166017198564022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-67090660572059866722023-01-09T14:29:32.667-05:002023-01-09T14:29:32.667-05:00Right there with you. Thanks for bringing this ou...Right there with you. Thanks for bringing this out into the open!Tanya https://www.blogger.com/profile/15451171508299813896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-32656554173781150982023-01-09T13:25:16.813-05:002023-01-09T13:25:16.813-05:00This is a great topic to talk about Andrea. I wen...This is a great topic to talk about Andrea. I went on HRT for about a year and it helped me. The side effects of menopause are horrible but they eventually go away. I think by you having a healthy lifestyle helps and you will get through this.Julie's Creative Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356593535311926517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-55945150857050470112023-01-09T12:35:39.932-05:002023-01-09T12:35:39.932-05:00It is amazing how things change so much. It's ...It is amazing how things change so much. It's like going through puberty...I thought that was crazy. <br />I do feel like our diet plays a huge factor, so I'll be interested to see if that helps you. <br />Life is all about change, which is why it's so wonderful we talk about it now and stop pushing it under the rug!!<br />OXOX<br />JodieJodie's Touch of Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16453914318183037853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-8367816198039254132023-01-09T12:17:28.966-05:002023-01-09T12:17:28.966-05:00P.S. Love you friend! P.S. Love you friend! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-41976314718271389322023-01-09T12:13:50.837-05:002023-01-09T12:13:50.837-05:00Thanks for sharing all of this, Andrea. I'm 45...Thanks for sharing all of this, Andrea. I'm 45, so I am not far off and I feel I am def. in perimenopause now with having trouble sleeping when I never had trouble before and headaches more often around my monthly thing. I was looking online for a book to help me and there really isn't a lot out there. I hope you will continue to find ways to make yourself feel better and get through this... thanks for always being real and not sugar coating it.<br /><br />Carrie<br />curlycraftymom.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-34115604755714540332023-01-09T12:09:20.701-05:002023-01-09T12:09:20.701-05:00I never understood why people dont talk about this...I never understood why people dont talk about this either.... Everything - EVERYTHING you said, YES! I have every single thing too! Every day, I'm amazed at how much moisturizer I put on my face & its still dry... & my hair! I cant believe its my hair. It used to be so smooth & silky... now i'm a frizzball who hates to touch my hair... & GIR! GIRL!!!!! That hair on my chin. I DIE! I always use that face razor on my chin every day. Its amazing how the body changes in this all! .... I think I may have told you - but check out The Galveston Diet... this doctor is all about menopause - she has a diet & some supplements.Funny enough - I followed her just for her videos & updates - & lo & behold, she was Julie's OBGYN when she lived in Galveston - she delivered my 1st & 2nd grandson!!! Julie ADORED her & said she would trust no one else! ... Check her out! She's on youTube- IG & TikTok! SHe posts helpful info all the time & has Live Chats... she's awesome!Rebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-63801965477637283832023-01-09T12:08:09.568-05:002023-01-09T12:08:09.568-05:00Oh friend, I am sorry! Thank you for sharing all o...Oh friend, I am sorry! Thank you for sharing all of this. I am definitely afraid of what is to come, but there isn't anything that I can do about it haha. I know that it is easier said that than done, but just keep doing what is working for you and you will get through it. I also still and always will see you as the bright light and kind person that you are! Sending you a hug too! XO, Caroline Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-68202379947235937532023-01-09T12:00:11.868-05:002023-01-09T12:00:11.868-05:00Yes Andrea!! THANK YOU and Absolutely!! I'm no...Yes Andrea!! THANK YOU and Absolutely!! I'm not the quiet type, so my entire workplace (which is mostly men) has known what I'm going through these last 6 years, and what they can expect their wives to go through. The sweater off quickly during meetings - then back on. The brain fog - they make sure I write down what they want me to do so I don't forget. Having to turn my desk fan on in the middle of a conversation. Someone even walked into my office once when I had my head down on the desk so I wouldn't fall over from dizziness, or cry from the wave of emotion hitting me out of nowhere. Not even going to talk about trying to sleep. Not everyone has it this bad, thank goodness, but there are enough of us! I love this thread with all the suggestions and tips. I'm definitely looking into them. THANK YOU for broaching the subject, and just for the record, you're still totally beautiful - outside and in!Barbara at Mantel and Tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188270545688676364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162841902328353969.post-53058500405101984502023-01-09T10:00:38.686-05:002023-01-09T10:00:38.686-05:00Thank you for sharing this! I can't imagine wh...Thank you for sharing this! I can't imagine what it must be like to feel like a foreigner in your own skin. You will get back to you - just know it!! Love to you!BLovedBostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03378765629410526703noreply@blogger.com