I am 42 and have had a partial in hysterectomy in 2003. My mother had breast cancer and I won’t take pharmeceutical grade hormones. I am having issues with hot flashes, mood swings, hair loss and and just recently weight gain. I have tried to search the internet with no success. I would appreciate any help that I can get at this point.

im wondering if im menopausal im tired rapid heart beats after drink coffee weight-gain very fast head aches depression confusion with writing i forget the words or driving i don’t see things panic itchy skin hair loss im 48 i still get my monthly but its changing to only 1-2days and about every 5 weeks now im now getting worried can you give advice thanks
with hot flushes after going back to coffee in more then 2 yrs ( one aday ) and the hot feeling stays with me for ages, im gaining weigh fast im tied itchy shin lots of hair lose in the morning i see it fall out at times when i shower its there and through out the day its coming out…confusion, are these symptoms thanks..still have a period but for a day only now thanks

I'm not doing HRT because of the side effects and the long time I would have to do it. I've already gone through my menopause. I've noticed I am getting the same body changes as my mom, i.e. hair where I don't want it, memory loss, weird weight gain, change in my skin texture. Has my body turned into the body of a 60 year old?

I have not had my period in 2 1/2 years. I have talked to my doctor and he said that it was a psycholgical problem. The thing is, I don't know how to get my period back! What are the consequences of not having your period? Has anyone else been in my situation? What side affects may arise from a lack of period? Hair loss? Weight gain? Please let me know.

PS I'm 18, so not menopause age.

I am suffering from hair loss, weight gain, depression, and low sexual drive. I quit using estrogen about 2 years ago. My doctor recommended I start using vegetable hormones, but looking on the internet there are so many diferent kinds, Anyone know which is best?

i want to know what kind of vitamins i can take for hypothyroid.. and how much of it. im 28 i use to take synthroid but havent takien it in about a year… i do not have ins and endocrinologist are way to expensive for me to be going every 4-6 weeks. im looking for a natural way to handle this. im starting to feel tired again im having hair loss, and weight gain despite what i eat and excercise.. any help would be greatly appreiciated..

thanks

I see many posts ridiculing mature women on this forum. Some of these middle-aged women are going through or have gone through menopause. However, men go through a similar transition:

"There is a basic set of identifiable symptoms which signal changes in hormones. These symptoms include some of the same symptoms women experience:

Diminished sexual drive
Urinary changes
Lack of energy
Decrease in strength and/or endurance
Lost height, back pain
Decreased “enjoyment of life”
Irritability, anger, and grumpiness
Depression or withdrawn
Erections less strong
Deterioration in sports ability
Falling asleep after dinner
Decreased work performance
Joint aches and stiffness of the hands
Premature aging
Changes in hair growth and skin quality
Loss of physical fitness, weight gain, and “beer” bellies
Hot flashes
Increased anxiety
Loss of self esteem
Decreased memory and/or concentration"

Why are only menopausal women ridiculed? Why not menopausal men too?
Here is tons more info:
http://www.dmoz.org/Health/Men's_Health/Andropause/
According to one poster – who has "been there" himself, andropause IS of concern. If it weren't of concern to men then why would men seek to treat the symptoms? Verstehen?