Perimenopause

[bluebaby1976]

I was told a couple of months ago that I am going through perimenopause. I have irregular cycles. My 1st cycle was when I was 15 years old. I had one cycle in September and it did not come back the next month. I took birth control pills when I was 16....The 1st set of pills made me gain weight and the 2nd set made me sick. So now my cycles are 2-5 years apart. The last cycle I had was in May 2007. (before then May 2002, December 1999 and back in the early 90's) My question is #1 what medicine is good for this? #2 Can I still have a baby IF I get this under control? #3 Is it any ladies that is going through the same or went through what I have went through and have kids or a baby? Please let me know cause I really need someone to relate to what I am going through for support. Thanks:-)

[bluebaby1976]

I go in a couple of weeks to get started on meds to help me regulate.....I was taking Prometrium..but the side effects are so crazy...I was falling asleep at work at my desk...It was so scarey....I am just at this point to get my hormones together cause I have really am going through Menopause and my BF is feeling it...

[dawnangela]

If your periods are that far apart it will be harder..are you under a doctor for treatment in trying for a baby??

[bluebaby1976]

I am so sorry...I am 33 yrs old;-) Thanks for your comment...

[PerimenoWorried]

You haven't mentioned your age but, if you're still within child bearing age, there are fertility clinics that would likely be able to help you.  I'm sure that you're not alone with this and I hope others will answer your question, having gone through it.  I know that there are infertility forums around on the net as well that you may want to look into.  Ask your doc about a fertility specialist.  With the right hormonal preparation, if you are of child bearing age still, there's always a lot of hope!