is this menopause?

[lhn]

Lately, within the last 6 months, I have had a problem with what I would consider appropriate responses to situations.  I am usually a pretty nice person but lately I can go from perfectly happy to really irritated or angry really fast.  .  Sometimes I get really emotionally upset and in retrospect I can't understand why I reacted so strongly.  I am 49 and I don't have any other symptons of menopause that I know of, like I stll get a period, no sweating etc.  Sometimes I feel like I'm losing control of myself.  Does this sound familiar to anyone or should I go see a shrink?

[Cathy1972]

Hi,
I'm 35 and I sometimes experience the same sudden and erratic mood swings. I also have periods that are bright red for 3 days and dark brown (almost fecal matter color) for 2 days. I have no appetite and no libido. The lack of a libido wouldn't be a problem if I wasnt married. We havent been intimate in over 3 months. Any advice? I do have an appointment next week with my doctor.

[GrannyJules313]

You are very likely experiencing 'periomenopause' the period leading up to menopause.  Estroven makes a product to check to see if you're in periomenopause, apparently similar to a pregnancy test.  Check it out.  Or, see you doctor.

[Kucha]

You are ME.  I feel the same way.  I just turned 47 and going crazy.  My period is very heavy and painful.  I have discharges in between my periods.  Hot flashes at night.  Don't know what to do.