Right on time

[Tink]

I'm 51, soon to have another birthday.
I have had 2 periods in the past 5 months. YEEEEEHAWWWWWW
I can hardly wait till I'm done with this completely. ;)
According to the medical community, 52 is the average age for menopause, so I seem to be right on target.
So far I've had a few "power surges", but nothing too drastic.
For now I just feel releived.

Just HAD to share my good news! :D

[Janet]

I am 51 and will be 52 in March. I had a hysterectomy for a tumor, but boy is it great not having periods anymore. Mine were so awful, painful cramps and a mess. Hopefully you won't get the hot flashes or anything like I did right after my surgery. Now I take Premarin in the lowest dose possible. I usually just take one everyother day, only to stop the hot flashes and night sweats.

I know it's another turning point in a woman's life, but it's a great one!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

[Tink]

Wow Janet, it's nice to meet someone else who's in a similar stage of life. LOL
Generally the people I've known on line are half my age. Not that I don't enjoy younger people, but it's nice to talk with someone who's in a similar place in life too.

I've had some of the tyical flashes and sweats, but not to a horrible degree. I'm on so many meds for a variety of medical issues that I've avoided adding another one if I don't have to.

[Janet]

Wow Janet, it's nice to meet someone else who's in a similar stage of life. LOL
Generally the people I've known on line are half my age. Not that I don't enjoy younger people, but it's nice to talk with someone who's in a similar place in life too.

I've had some of the tyical flashes and sweats, but not to a horrible degree. I'm on so many meds for a variety of medical issues that I've avoided adding another one if I don't have to.

I didn't want to take anymore meds either, but those hot flashes or sweats, really get annoying. So I don't mind Premarin so much because they really help.

Yeah, I know there are not that many our age, but some of these gals have wisdom beyond belief. I just love them so much. I am glad that these younger women have so much more, what do ya want to call it...gumption!!! I love it. They are so much wiser I think at their age than what I was at the same age and I admire so many of them on here. When I'm here, I feel like I'm their age...:)

[lynne b]

i have not had a period in the last 2 years and i am 47yrs old. the only good thing about growing old.

[rivermom]

I am 41 and had a hysterectomy about a year or so ago....Having no more periods is like receiving a special gift each and every month. LOVE it!!! I take Estradiol for hormones and I've had nothing negative happen (yet)...I hate taking a pill everyday but it's worth it.

[Janet]

You betcha!!! I would rather take a little pill than go through with the periods every month!!!:)

[Janet]

i have not had a period in the last 2 years and i am 47yrs old. the only good thing about growing old.


Hey Lynne!!!!! Glad you finally made it!!!!:D

[Carolyn]

I can't wait until my period stops! I hate it! I probably have 10 more years of it though. Oh just the thought makes me cringe!

[DianaB]

I'm 49 and going through the "change". I never know what to expect with my periods. I had hot flashes bad enough that I wasn't sleeping very good so I'm on Prempro. It helps to even out my moods too. I'll be glad when it's over. It would be so nice when you're done having kids if you could just flip a switch and be done with it!!

[Janet]

I was talking with my mom after I had my hysterectomy and told her I took Premarin for the hormones. She didn't know what I was talking about so I told her about the hot flashes and night sweats. She went through the change in her late 40's and didn't notice anything different except no periods. She has never taken hormones of any kind and didn't have any of the other symptoms.

Wish I could have gone through the change instead of the hysterectomy, maybe I would have followed in her footsteps with no symptoms. But I am glad the periods are gone and only one little pill a day keeps the other stuff away....:)

[Ponyup]

I just found out my mom went through the change a few months ago. I noticed something was different. She's never been real talkative about her feelings. She's the typically farm girl/ tomboy. She used to take stuff out on me when she was upset about something else. Now she actually talks to me about what's bothering her & I really like it. It seems to be bringing us closer. She said her's wasn't too bad expect she was afraid she was going to bleed to death. She bled for like 2 months straight & finally went to the doctor & he said that that can happen. Now she's over that & doing okay just a bit more emotional.

[rivermom]

I just found out my mom went through the change a few months ago. I noticed something was different. She's never been real talkative about her feelings. She's the typically farm girl/ tomboy. She used to take stuff out on me when she was upset about something else. Now she actually talks to me about what's bothering her & I really like it. It seems to be bringing us closer. She said her's wasn't too bad expect she was afraid she was going to bleed to death. She bled for like 2 months straight & finally went to the doctor & he said that that can happen. Now she's over that & doing okay just a bit more emotional.

That is so sweet that you are finding those closer moments with your Mom!! :thumbup:

[DianaB]

I was talking with my mom after I had my hysterectomy and told her I took Premarin for the hormones. She didn't know what I was talking about so I told her about the hot flashes and night sweats. She went through the change in her late 40's and didn't notice anything different except no periods. She has never taken hormones of any kind and didn't have any of the other symptoms.

My Mom said that she didn't have any problems going through the change either (My Aunt said that she was probably too stressed with my Dad to even notice even if she did have problems.) but that hasn't been my case. Hot flashes, crying, and moodiness (much better since I'm on Prempro). I'll be glad when things settle down and I know that my husband will be glad too.

[2tiredmom]

I'm 45 and my periods last for 3 days but they are a killer 3 days. Cramps are awful. Have been since they started when I was 12. Even after giving birth they were killer cramps. But I know about the hot flashes can't wait to have them.
I'm a cold person. I can never warm up. But when I'm on my period I do get them. Thanks for sharing everyone. I wasn't sure what the age was as to when things start happening. My mom never told me about it. She had a histo when she was 65.

:(

[Kimberley]

I'll be counting down the days soon...:D