Anyone menopausal here?

[kimmerspixelated]

I am having really odd gassy-terribly gassy symptoms with a late period, bloating like I'm, about to get it, but bear in my mind I'm, almost 2 mths shy of my 52nd! ...so is it starting to really happen?

[Fire Walk With Me]

1. I'm male, but I have an overwhelming desire to "fit in".

So please don't slap me when I say "I know how you feel, girlfriend."

;)

[kimmerspixelated]

3. LOL!

Thanks, though.

[hedgehog]

2. I would check with your doctor just to be sure nothing serious is involved.

Although some might call menopause serious!

[flying_wahini]

4. When's the last time you had your ovaries checked?

Seriously, bloating and a distended abdomen are symptoms of
problems.... I should know.... trust me on this.

and yes, you are the average age for menopause.
expect hot flashes, night sweats and a lessening of
your periods.... you may only have one or two a year for
several years....


oh joy.

[kimmerspixelated]

5. Well, I had a reg annual pap pelvic exam back in May, I think?

I have treated my mostly night sweats by trying to eat only things without preservatives, and progesterone creams. I take Magnesium for my Migraines. Most everything has been much worse by far,in the past, compared to what's happening now. I think my nutritional density approach is working quite well. But I really thought the gas was only worse at meaty times or with an approaching period. We'll see! Meantime, everyone around me needs a quick way to escape!