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I am 45 yrs young, and at the begining of my menopause. I have never had children, have had breast cancer at the age of 32 and currently cancer free. I have not used birth control in the past 20 years, (other than condoms) and had pretty normal periods. I am not on hormone replacement. For the past 2months or so, I feel very nauseated, sort of like motion sickeness, or like my equallibrium is off. I just don't feel right. I do not smoke, am not over weight & I exercise. Is this normal? Is my body not producing a chemical/hormone to cause this feeling? I have annual check ups, blood work, pap smears, x ray, etc. Should I get further tested for anything else?
Question by Priscilla from Red River |
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There can be a number of causes for symptoms such as yours not menopause related. Since you report regular physicals in which possible causes such as low blood pressure or low blood count are evaluated, another possible cause might be an ear problem or infection. If you have not reported these symptoms to your regular doctor, do so. He/she could refer you to an ear specialist if needed or again re-evaluate other possible causes.
Answered by Dr. Betts on 03/05/2003 |
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i weent 3 months no period then i had one every 2 weeks for two months. doctor gave me provera i take 10 pills a month have been taking provera 3 months now. one time i had a period one day after 10th pill , one time i had a period the whole time while on the pill . is this a sign of menopause ar should i be concerned about something else?
Question by brenda from severn |
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Without evaluating you this question is difficult to pinpoint. Particularly since we don't know your age. I would guess you are at the stage in life defined as perimenopausal. This stage precedes menopause (average age 51.4). During perimenopause, your ovarian cycle sometimes does not function optimally. There are several different presenations, one of which are the symptoms you have described. If you do not smoke, have a history of blood clots or high blood pressure, I would recommend a low dose birth control pill to regulate your cycle. This will enhance the quality of life by minimizing the amount of uncertainty of when you may expect a menses.
Answered by Dr. Stanford on 02/27/2003 |
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