mommaduck Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Have any of you ever hit menopause without any real (big) warning signs? Just no periods, that's it. Maybe some extra crankiness, dryness, sweat more...but none of the raging hormones, hot flashes, heavy bleeds, etc that everyone talks about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I've heard of it happening like that. But since I'm barely perimenopausal I've not experienced it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Rose Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Yep, you totally described me. I kept waiting for something to hit me, but haven't had anything yet. I also never dealt with pms. Sometimes cramps, but I never wrote off my mood, etc. to my period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Have any of you ever hit menopause without any real (big) warning signs? Just no periods, that's it. Maybe some extra crankiness, dryness, sweat more...but none of the raging hormones, hot flashes, heavy bleeds, etc that everyone talks about. I had one hot flash. My mother had one hot flash. My sister didn't have any. I started skipping for months at a time, got very light, and that was it. Only a third of women (or so I've read) have it "bad". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) I know my mother seemed to have a fairly easy menopause (using just herbals). In fact, she became a more emotionally stable, happier person when she hit menopause. I usually have my first menses at 12mos postpartum. Meg is about to turn 16mos. Not a sign of a period in sight! Yes, I'm still nursing, but it's more like her getting a drink, getting comfort, sipping, making sure it's still there, etc. I was still nursing with most of the others at this stage (just less than in the first 12mos...ditto here). She is eating (more like grazing) and finally taking a sippy (though she prefers to share my cup, just like she prefers to graze off of my plate rather than have her own plate). Edited July 29, 2012 by mommaduck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Have any of you ever hit menopause without any real (big) warning signs? Just no periods, that's it. Maybe some extra crankiness, dryness, sweat more...but none of the raging hormones, hot flashes, heavy bleeds, etc that everyone talks about. Each woman transitions differently, so you need to keep that in mind. About 10 years ago my hormones were raging and I was a mess. The least little thing upset my apple cart. About that same time my ability to adapt to heat was greatly diminished. I remember one Christmas "week" putting on the a/c. OK, we do live in southern NC, but still.......:glare: Several years ago my menses stopped. That was precluded by irregular periods and all of the above....mostly heat and hormone related. Now that it's been a few years, each year "seems" to get a little easier. HOWEVER, I run warm all.of.the.time. The hot "flashes" that come out of nowhere have actually subsided, but now I just run warm. The weight I need to shed has also contributed to that. As far as heavy bleeding....yes, you can experience that, but if it lasts too long you should be checked. Remember, your body is "transitioning"...so the heavy bleeding and the scant flowing are all normal. You may skip a month during your scant month phase until one month it completely stops. HTH! Ice will become one of your best friends AND a/c, fans everywhere! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Sounds like it might be time for a check up. Just to make sure everything is working properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 I have to see if I can get a visit covered by women's health. I have no insurance. Technically, I need to have another pap anyhow given the huge cervical cysts I had at the beginning of my pregnancy with Meg (one ruptured causing us to believe that we had miscarried). I also had had two miscarriages prior to my pregnancy with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 My gf weaned her baby and never got her periods back. Just like that it was all over for her. It has been 5 years now and she has yet to have a hot flash or night sweat or any such problems. Me on the other hand, I've had all sorts of difficulties........ Talk with your doc or midwife...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 My gf weaned her baby and never got her periods back. Just like that it was all over for her. It has been 5 years now and she has yet to have a hot flash or night sweat or any such problems. Me on the other hand, I've had all sorts of difficulties........ Talk with your doc or midwife...... Okay, so it wouldn't be unheard of then. You know, with all these kids, if this is what has happened, then it would be a true blessing :001_smile: A wee bit earlier than I expected, but a blessing (I'm 37yrs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookeeper Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 If you are only 37, it's highly unlikely you're going through menopause (not impossible, just unlikely.) Most likely the nursing is still keeping it away. I started PP periods at different times though I nursed them all about the same. There are so many things that affect when you resume cycles that it's difficult to predict when it will happen again. I do agree that would be the most lovely way to go through menopause, but probably not at 37. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 My nana stopped at 40 and that was that-like poof, gone. My mom, too. I'm the weird one still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Yes. My friend did. And now I have to hate her. ;) She asked if I still got my .'s I said "yes". She laughed. I said, not funny, considering you'll grow the mustache first. :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 Yes. My friend did. And now I have to hate her. ;) She asked if I still got my .'s I said "yes". She laughed. I said, not funny, considering you'll grow the mustache first. :) :) Not too worried about a mustache ;) genetics don't run that direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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