Menopause Bowl

I started HRT 4 weeks ago. I’m still waking up at 3am and irritable AF. Should I hit it more time or discuss other options with my Dr?

I started HRT today 🎉😅

I’m 40 and had a baby a year ago after multiple rounds of IVF (severe DOR and endocrinologist shares I will go through perimenopause soon). I’m starting to have brain fog and hot flashes, so started t… more

Hey everyone,

What's the one thing you wish your current workplace genuinely understood or offered to better support women navigating menopause?

Thinking about what truly makes a difference beyond j… more

Great podcasts on this topic as recommended by my gyno. Peter Attira / The Drive number 42. Also a newer one - number 345

Did anyone catch Oprah's special on menopause?

Hi. I am 48 and I believe in perimenopause. Been offered the Mirena coil and a gel as I have heavy periods once every six months and other symptoms such as brain fog, tiredness etc. I already gained 5… more

I just want to say thank you to all posting here..just reading this isaking me realize that I am not losing my mind and imagining all these things and there are others going through it too . so little… more

50 year old, have had regular period through out, but now my periods are longer 4-5 weeks with heavy bleeding. Anyone going through this, and how to stop it. Have doctor appointment in 2 weeks.

I'm currently going through menopause now. No period over a year ago. Hot flashes/night sweats are killing me. I'm afraid of hrt (breast cancer risk). Black cohosh harms pets b/c it seeps out … more

I am moving slowly into menopause or perimenopause, and I took the initiative to purchase a Yarlap pelvic floor strengthener. Does anyone have any experience with the device?

Anyone start getting frequent morning headaches at perimenopause?

I've started taking 250mg of Magnesium Glycinate about 2 hours before bedtime. It seems to help me sleep more soundly, and if I do wake up during the night (like to use the restroom), I can easily… more

Hello Ladies can anyone help me with some tips on what to eat or remove to lose weight? Thanks

Hi! Almost 38, had a baby 1.5 years ago. Peri-menopause …. Think I’m in it? How to handle symptoms/what to watch for? What options to explore with doctor— pros/cons?

Help me I’m boiling 🥵, anxious,… more

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Has anyone ever needed or requested a work accomodation due to their menopausal or peri-menopausal symptoms, i.e, brain fog, fatigue, joint pain, etc. that may impact your work productivity?

Hi all, I’ve just started hrt - I’m on progesterone and oestrogen gel for days 1-14 and then just oestrogen for the remainder of my cycle. I literally cannot remember anything. I’m studying and forget… more

Any ladies out there with pre-diabetes? Was just told this by my primary and awaiting a consult with an endocrinologist. What can I do bring my a1c down? Mine was 6.2. I've been wearing a continu… more

Hi friends. 37 and all of the sudden my cycles have shortened to ~18 days! Should I be concerned or is this perimenopause? Done having kids so fine if that’s the case.

52 and in perimenopause. The hot flashes and night sweats are horrible. Doc gave two options: HRT or Low dose paroxetine (7.5mg) which has been approved by FDA as non-hormone option to reduce frequenc… more

Hi first post on Fishbowl…. I have mental health issues first and foremost but…. I have been going through Surgically induced menopause since 2017. If anyone else here has have a bilateral oophendecto… more

I'm 46 and have been feeling aches and pains all over, and weakness in arms. Some odd tingling and generally feel out of sorts. Also experience dizziness on and off.
I'm wondering if I am per… more

Any ladies here suffering from excruciating breast pain in perimenopause? How did you manage? When did it stop? Do you know if there is any correlation to breast cancer further down the road? Thank yo… more

I am in perimenopause after breast cancer almost 5 years ago. I have such a boated and jiggly belly! I have very little energy (I also have chronic Lyme disease and fibromyalgia). It's making me f… more

Does anyone have experience with Provitalize? Did it help with weight loss?

Is anyone taking DIM? I’m looking at brands, and it’s overwhelming. I did the DUTCH urine analysis, and it’s bad. I’d starting HRT. I usually take Biotics, andThorne,

Struggling with the mindf*ck that is perimenopause! Any advice on how to handle the anxiety and brain fog?

How many days into a perimenopausal missed period is it still ok to just eat jumbo marshmallows and call it PMS?

Help!! Need to lose 20 lbs and have been unable to budge the scale and decided to diligently track calories. Using MyFitnessPal and the app set me up at 1200 calories/day to lose 2 lbs / week. Have st… more

Is it possible to go into menopause at 31?
All of the symptoms you've all described I've had and previously labeled as PMDD, except I have regular periods.

As a teen/young adult I used to have a heavy flow … more

Hi everyone - Is anyone doing a workout program they’ve seen results from? I’m looking to tone up and lose about 10-15lbs. I follow some trainers and people on Instagram but it seems everyone posting … more

I figure if anyone can understand this, it’s you all. I feel like I’m losing my damn mind. I have always loved communications, and I’m really good at it. But lately I’m so tired of politics and toxici… more

Anyone ever take a biotin or hair supplement to combat thinning hair. Would love ideas.

It’s 3 in the morning and I’ve been awake for an hour. Good times.

I am 52 I have been feeling so tired and when I was in my 40’s. I had a lot more energy. Now I am so tired after work - but I have 4 girls ages, 16-15-13-9. I am going through menopause and my Osteo… more

Premenopausal and I am a complete mess, cry randomly, it’s so embarrassing. I cried at the drs , I cry watching tv, I cry driving home . I can’t handle my emotions . And I literally have nothing to cr… more

I’m curious how long people were in the peri menopause phase? I’ve read it’s an average of 4 years but I’m curious what people’s experiences are. I believe I am late stage peri menopausal and my perio… more