Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

peri-menopause????

I started out with loss of appetite on 3/15/08.  I did not eat for over a month, just drank ensure and lost 30 lbs.  I went to the doc and was treated for Anxiety/Depression with Zoloft and recently have been put on YAZ. I have very bad night sweats (wake up damp), no hot flashes, hair loss, dry skin, anxiety which gets worse before period, dry hair, itchy skin, temp has been running at 97, headaches were bad until I started taking YAZ, allergies which I have never had, etc.  Anyone thinking this sounds like peri-menopause?  I am 38, my mom says hers started at 35.
2 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
Unfortunately you sound an awful lot like me.  I have had 2 bouts with the no eating, night sweats, heart palputations and anxiety which cause me to wretch in the morning only.  My doctor put me on lexapro and xanax as needed.These event occurred about 2 years apart and I am waiting to see my doctor again.  I'm 48 and can't wait for this to end. I do alot of praying and am hopeful that my medicine can be adjusted to help me feel better. My doctor syas this is "a hormonal funk" no matter what it is horrible. My thoughts are with you
Helpful - 0
458072 tn?1291415186
do you have a regular thermometer? if so, check your basal temp. Before arising in the morning, slip the themometer under your left arm.

A low temp is indicative of hypothyroidism.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Menopause Community

Top Women's Health Answerers
363281 tn?1643235611
Nelson, New Zealand
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, texture and amount.
Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious.
Chlamydia, an STI, often has no symptoms, but must be treated.
From skin changes to weight loss to unusual bleeding, here are 15 cancer warning signs that women tend to ignore.