Please help me with this menopause question?!
Question: Please help me with this menopause question!?
I was told by my doctor I'm in perimenopause!. I'm 43!. He put me on a low dose birth control pill to help with my severe hot flashes!. It's the second day I've been taking it and I'm starting to bleed!. I haven't had a period since April, and now my period seems to be starting!. Is this normal!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I personally cannot understand why your doctor would place you on bc at your age!. After 35 and/or if you smoke, it increases your chances of breast cancer!.
There are other ways to manage hot flashes!. Evening Primrose Oil (from health food shops) can be helpful but does not work over night!.!.!. it takes time!.
Talk to your pharmacist about other options as well as talk to the local heath food store!.!.!. both can give you direction!.
I would get a second opinion about your hot flashes and taking bc!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
There are other ways to manage hot flashes!. Evening Primrose Oil (from health food shops) can be helpful but does not work over night!.!.!. it takes time!.
Talk to your pharmacist about other options as well as talk to the local heath food store!.!.!. both can give you direction!.
I would get a second opinion about your hot flashes and taking bc!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Menopause affects every woman!. Premature menopause symptoms (or early menopause symptoms) may include irregular periods or hot flashes!. Other signs of menopause include night sweats, sleep difficulties, and irritability!. Menopause treatments may include hormone replacement therapy, although this is not for every woman!. Herbal remedies for menopause may include soy foods and natural supplements!. If you have bleeding after menopause, call your doctor as it may indicate a more serious problem!.Www@Answer-Health@Com