Menopausal Disorders Questions (Page 2)

Hydroxyzine - Terrified to take my first dose?

I have severe anxiety. I am going through menopause and I take Lorazepam, 1 mg at night so I can sleep. My anxiety causes me to be terrified to try new meds, in fear of side effects and making me feel worse. Please help!!! I really want to try this, and I would love to be able to eventually stop... read more

Constant temperate changes, feeling hot and cold, hot and cold, any ideas why?

I'm 18, so I know I'm definitely not going through menopause. But I am constantly either too cold, or too hot... and I don't know why. While most air conditioned places during the summer feel good to most people, I can't handle it. I get so cold and uncomfortable. When I sleep, my house is about... read more

Citalopram - prescribed to help with my menopausal symptoms, how will this help?

I am not a candidate for hormone treatment.

What kinds of medications would help with sleep deprivation and insomnia?

In relations with sleep deprivation and insomnia what medications can be beneficial to the patient when they are having trouble sleeping and or not sleeping at all. If the patient is sleep walking should they be taking any tranquillisers as a medication. How can I support some-one that has... read more

Contrave, does it really work for menopausal women?

I just turned 50 (early this year) and I "think" I am "pre-menopausal". I need to loose 10-12lbs (not more than that right now) and it has become very hard. I just started Plenity a couple of weeks ago but I think I'm going to stop it because it makes me uncomfortably bloated to the point that I... read more

Do I have a Urinary Tract Infection?

Hot Flashes, Mood Swings... wait... could this be Menopause?

Troubled by Acne? You're not Alone

How long can I take Progesterone?

I am a 51 year old woman who has suffered with heavy, heavy bleeding due to fibroids. My choice was not to have a hysterectomy just didn't want surgery, and then entering into menopause wanted nature to take its course. Prescribed Otho took for several months no help. 2 shots over a two month... read more

Pain caused by vaginal atrophy?

I have been suffering from vaginal atrophy for few years now and its better when I use Vagifem but problems start again when I stop the treatment after around a month: dryness, burning sensation, wanting to urge to pee. Does it mean that I need to use this treatment all the time? I have tried to... read more

FAQs for Ovulation Home Testing Kit

Going thru menopause and had unprotected sex, ejaculated inside, how are the chances of pregnancy?

my friend is on her 50's she sometimes has her period but it's been 2 months she hasn't gotten it. she had sex and her husband ejaculated inside is it very possible that she might get pregnant?? (i know it's silly but i'm not that informed to answer her question)

Estrace Vaginal Cream - When will I stop loosing my hair? When I'm bald???

I'm 50 and have been inserting 1 gram per wk per prescription for 6 wks and my long thick Gorgeous hair is almost gone. I'm so upset I can barely think about anything else!! Who cares if I ever have good sex again is how I feel now :( will it grow back? Should I stop using? Please help!

Abilify and raised blood sugar levels?

I take abilify, seroquel and Molipaxin. I seem to have undergone some metabolic change. I am a type 2 Diabetic with a mood swing disorder. I am also going through the menopause and have PCOS, Endometriosis, CKD (acquired from Lithium), chronic pain and Fibromyalgia, a rare blood group. My blood... read more

Has anyone experienced nausea in the mornings with Lexapro?

I have been taking Lexapro 10mg for 3 weeks now just woke up a few days ago feeling sick to my stomach and have been feeling that way ever since. I am going through menopause so not sure if that's part of the reason for sick because of hormones or medicine. Doctor says it hasnt been long enough on... read more