It's official

Women's health
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Morning ladies,

I've just had a phone call from the gp to say my blood results are consistent with menopause. I could have told them that as I would say the constant hot flushes, weight gain, tiredness, spots and insomnia are also a good indication! I'm feeling relieved if anything because at least I know what's hapening is real and not all in my mind. Does that make sense? At 45 I don't think any of my friends who haven't gone through it really understood what I have been talking about !!!

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Well you are lucky to be officially diagnosed! My GP will not even listen to this. He said to me that irregular periods are OK for the women because we are too ammunition and stressful.

Blessings

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Well, dur! What would we do without our GPs. Welcome to the club that no one wants to be in. You are right, it may be blindingly obvious, but it's nice to have it confirmed. At least you know for sure.

Any time you need a chat, you know where we are.

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I know! 😉 Thank you I'm 43 so not too long to wait. 😆

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Im 31 and have an appointment on Monday. Im sure my doctor is going to look at me as if Im crazy but my mother and grandmother started in their 30's as well so even if he refuses to hear me out I know what it is. Hope you feel better soon!

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Good Morning Cheryl,

Like you, I was relieved to find out my symptoms are menopause.  As of now, I'm just working on getting adjusted to this new phase in my life and not thinking the worse all the time (I'm such a worrier).  I have the same symptoms as you, but with the anxiety added on as well.  I understand you, and I sometimes get angry with my friends who doesn't understand me, lol.  But we're all going to get through this. 

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Hi Cheryl, glad your symptoms are all menopsal related your lucky to have Dr to check the blood...I had heart kidneys eyes anemia cholesterol hormones test CT scan breast check everything ok so far, I'm asking now for exray on my knees

you will be ok as time go on symptoms will die down, I know that because of what I been through at night with panicky wake up in a fright

you don't know how I feel at this moment when I go to bed so peaceful and good sleep thank god 

so you hang on in there my girl it could only get better.

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Thanks all for your replies. It's so nice to know we live in the digital age and can all share this experience !

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Congratulations on a diagnosis! Not all women are as lucky as we are. Mine began at 45 as well