Could peri- or menopause be making me feel masculine?
This is a repeat. I got one good answer the last time, but I wanted to post this during a higher traffic time to see if anyone else had suggestions. ‘m a 41yo woman. Lately, much to my chagrin, I’ve been feeling a sort of hypermasculinity. I also have acne along my jawline, which I’ve read can indicate an excess of androgens. Could both of these things be indicative of menopause? Are there any natural, vegan, non-hormonal remedies?
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“Hypermasculinity” could mean many different things, so I can’t address whether perimenopause can make you feel masculine. It can certainly make you aggressive and irritable due to hormone imbalances.
Many women in perimenopause, due to testoserone imbalances, can experience acne. Just like being an adolescent again.
It sounds as if you’ve educated yourself well on perimenopause and menopause. (Perimenopause is the years leading into menopause, which is defined as having gone one year without menstruation).
It’s always interesting when women want “treatment” for menopause, since it’s a natural transition. However, the hot flashes, insomnia, weight gain, acne, irritability, mood swings, libido changes, and skin/hair changes can be disturbing. All these signs/symptoms certainly don’t feel natural.
Some women find that the herb black cohosh (marketed as Estroven and Remifemin) helps these signs and symptoms. You may want to visit the websites for these; sometimes they offer free samples.
After almost 8 years of perimenopause misery, including dozens of daily hot flashes, palpitations, and weight gain, I am now on hormone replacement therapy. Most of my signs/symptoms have improved. HRT does have its dangers, though, so my physician and I are monitoring my health very carefully.
If you decide to check out black cohosh, be sure that it doesn’t affect any medical conditions you may have or any other drugs you may be taking. Herbs may be all-natural, but they still can have adverse effects.