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Menopause
Hey ladies, I know our forum has some mature women who either are experiencing menopause or have "been there, done that". Well, this thread is for you.
Tell us about your experiences with menopause.
What was the most frustrating part about menopause?
How did you cope with the changes?
How about sleeping through night sweats and hot flashes?
Did the swings and lack off sex drive drive you bonkers?
I'm currently undergoing a hormone-blocking treatment for enodmetriosis, which gives this 20-something the rare experience of a 6-month temporary menopause. The best way I can think to describe it is slow torture. My breasts lost all perk, hot flashes and chills force me to dress in layers, and my interest in sex is nil. At first I kind-of liked the lack of sex drive - with my mind off of sex I found myself thinking more about my academic pursuits and research. Then I had the fun experience of my husband actually initiating sex, that was novel! Then there is the mood swings. The other day I went from reflecting on how happy i was with life to wanting to sit alone and cry. The negatives far outweigh the benefits of menopause. I'm really not looking forward to dealing with the real thing in a couple of decades.
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