The 3 Early Signs of Perimenopause You Don't Want To Miss! | Heather Hirsch MD

The 3 Early Signs of Perimenopause You Don't Want To Miss!// Ever wondered how you know if you are in perimenopause? Confused about the symptoms you may be experiencing in your 40's? Watch this video to see if you have any of the three early signs of perimenopause, and learn how to take control of your health in perimenopause and beyond!
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[@heatherhirschMD]

Have you had trouble determining if you were in perimenopause? Let me know what other questions remain below.

[@luticiasmall817]

I took a midstream analog menopause test Saturday n it came back positive 2 pink lines came up n I was like oh shit im in my early stages of menopause did I tell u im 37 years old bout to be 38 in May 7th I go to my obgyn on 21 of this month n I told them that n I don't have any kids I had a period last month n this month n my private area has been dry n itching n irritated n im on birth control to

[@moahmed3678]

Can early perimenopause start at 25 ? My periods were heavy since I started having them but became a bit heavier at 25 and then started to get closer together at late twenties/early thirties.I heard that these are symptoms of menopause. I am 39 now, had some hot flushes at 34, they subsided after a couple of months, came back again at 38, subsided after a couple of months and just came back. I knew that hot flushes are symptoms of late perimenopause.

[@Wolfietherrat]

I was blessed, one day my period went away and never came back. No sweats, nothing. One day I just was cleaning my cabinet and realized, omg, I have not had a period for 6 months.

[@thelifeuchoose]

Lol u forgot your period for 6 mos?

[@Wolfietherrat]

@@thelifeuchoose yep forgot all about it.

[@snehalchavan8227]

At what age?

[@TheAW76]

Have they returned ?

[@cookie_dough_hangover]

I hate you. 😂😂😂

[@carolyntu367]

I have shorter 21 days, spotting prior to menstrual, night sweats, anxiety, lower back pain, headaches, & cramps.

[@ashrpblond]

i have that same exact thing but my back will hurt and i tense up so often and the doctor said i must do it a long while and not realize it because then my neck ends up hurting alot

[@Bekind0612]

Did you go to the doctor about the spotting? Was it a cyst or a fibroid?

[@tuxedoneko9837]

I started perimenopause in my mid 30's. Ten years later, full on menopause.

[@reemfaidy4385]

Could you advice symptoms you feel at that time ?

[@SKatz27]

I had my first hot flash at 36 and every time I brought it up to my doctor, they brushed me off and said I was too young. Then I started missing periods and they said "it could be PCOS". Now I'm 40, I went of BC to get pregnant, and no period, extreme hot flashes, and hormone levels in the postmenopausal range. I feel so angry and so cheated for missing out on my chance to have a baby because so many doctors think you have to be in your mid 40s for it to be perimenopause or straight up menopause.

[@heatherhirschMD]

Susie - I absolutely feel for you. My heart goes out to you. Lets continue to help doctors understand midlife women's health.

[@tanhome7]

That is so sad and angering. They robbed you, and they are the experts and should’ve been more perceptive and open. I feel for you 100%

[@jillreilly3474]

Aw this is terrible ❤️

[@bumblebee7597]

Thats SO awful. I'm so sorry. I am 44 and my docs think I'm "too young" for perimenopause. I bring it up with them and they dismiss me saying you are too young for perimenopause. And I'm 44 turning 45 next month! I feel dismissed and almost gaslit!

[@SKatz27]

@@bumblebee7597 honestly, push your doctors to listen to you. And if this one won't, find one that will!

[@linellwilliamsadams4276]

Thanks for this video, my gynecologist sent me to do a hormone test but you're the 2nd doc that said these tests are inaccurate. I started going through a lot after 40 and different docs asked my age and they said perimenopause. I had acne, lower back pain at that time, shorter and heavier cycles etc and most days u just can't stand having people around

[@truthbetold6942]

Extreme insomnia, anxiety, hair loss, depression, brittle nails, crack heals, urinary urgency, face breakouts. I had never experienced these (accept breakouts when I was a teen).

[@connieplatt867]

I have all the same symptoms

[@Galaxy-ho2pk]

@@connieplatt867 me too

[@twinkletooty8358]

Check your thyroid

[@blessed7927]

My nails are literally splitting

[@blessed7927]

Me too

[@goddessoracles4730]

My periods started changing 2-3 years ago, with lots of symptoms including hot flushes, dryness, muscle aches and weepiness. Crippling anxiety has just started 6 months ago. I'm hoping I'm near the end. I'm 48.

[@winning3329]

Keep us posted on how you are feeling

[@blessed7927]

Anxiety is INSANE. And depression bouts.

[@Sirie7206]

@@blessed7927 💯. I’m 39 and got hit with severe anxiety in Sept 2022. It’s a lot better now but it hit me out of nowhere!

[@cookie_dough_hangover]

It's hell.😢😢😢​@@blessed7927

[@blessngifted]

We need to be talking about this.

[@blueturquoisett8448]

Yes, started to journal my journey, ups and downs each month but rolling with it 😊

[@imachildofthemosthighgod2906]

Menopause is hitting me at 45 and I’m not liking it 😤

[@leenmarier5729]

First hot flash at 42. I love it because I get to take hrt: e, p and t. I feel better than in my 20s now I'm balanced.

[@sasha48189]

I can relate to that I just turned 45 I feel like I’m going through hell so many changes to my body mood swings it sucks getting older

[@tia7765]

Does anyone here vision issues?

[@sharndawg007]

Same!

[@roseflowers6425]

I’m so glad I came across your channel thank you so much 😇

[@angela5391]

Thank you for covering the subject of surgical hysterectomy/peri menopause…my doctor just disregarded that fact of it being a issue/topic for discussion going by level of hormones I still have my ovaries and I’m 48yrs old 😊

[@greaterinlife]

This is a great video thank you. I’ve just found you and I’m so glad, you are just the resource I have been looking for! Just letting you know at about 3:15 you mention linking a video about interpreting your lab results and you point up but you didn’t insert the link. I’ll find it on your page because I just had labs drawn today but just wanted to let you know ☺️

[@iluvpink4102]

My PCP, Dr. Rachel Hardenstine, recommended this video. Thank you for answering so many of my questions!

[@heatherhirschMD]

So cool! Thank her for me!

[@qnkendra1523]

I've had my hormones checked a few times and I thought that would tell me if I was approaching this stage of life- good to know that most everything I've been dealing with for years falls under the perimenopause umbrella. Acne has been driving me crazy for a while now I even joked that it sucks that I have it worse now then I did in puberty. Other then that I'd have appreciated just getting the heads up that my general anxiety disorder and clinical depression could get worse I thought I'd been failing at working my therapy instead of dealing with a new level and ever since a throw away comment this summer by one of my physical care team it has helped inform my mental therapist about struggles I'm having controlling my diagnoses.

[@saramarie9050]

Just came acorss your video. Very helpful! For about a year or so I have been wondering if I am in perimenopause. (I just turned 41). Changes in my period (flow), sleep/mood changes especially with PMS. I never dealt with cramps or mood swings and suddenly I do (have not been on birth control for over a decade) plus the ruminating on thoughts when trying to sleep which is not something I ever experienced but now I am frequently waking up at 4/5/6am with thoughts. Night sweats have started as well. I feel as though my "normal" day to day body temperature has increased as well. I used to run really cold and now some of my favourite cozy clothes are just too warm! Anyway, a long winded way of saying thankyou for the video. I will track things a bit more to bring to my doctor as HE rarely believes my symptoms.

[@tiannatalks7391]

This is me! Im 41 npw going through that

[@jessicakilts9946]

So helpful, thank you! 😢

[@mamabear5289]

IT IS OBVIOUS I AM PERIMENOPAUSE AND TO HEAR YOU SPEAK OF THE SYMPTOMS COMFORTS ME BECAUSE I FELT LIKE I WAS GOING CRAZY BECAUSE MY BLOOD WORK CAME BACK NORMAL AND I AM LIKE WHAT WHAT WHAT

[@tmuls8902]

Is having very sore swollen breasts up to two weeks before period perimenopause? Shorter and longer cycles. Insomnia. Aching legs. Fatigue.? But with hx of M.E/cfs. Seems to be all mixed in for me.

[@eblarios]

Thank you for this video on Perimenopause. I feel there is not enough quality informed information on this subject.

[@heatherhirschMD]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blessngifted]

Right!

[@lynnejones6117]

Hi watching from Liverpool/England! Aged 49 and got dry skin, urinary urge, sore joints, fatigue and brain fog. Started on a good multi vitamin, evening primrose oil and omega 3 fish oil xx

[@Lyndell239]

I do those things and if not helping at all. My hot flashes are constant, VERY noticeable to the point where ppl around or strangers ask me if I need help. Nothing is working and I can't even sleep.

[@specializedmommabear1016]

I've been having irregular periods for almost 2 yrs now. The GYN said is was only due to me having an IUD, but I have had 3 and never, ever had irregularities.

[@gatuncete]

Thanks for this information. Could be different the perimenopause in women without children or pregnancy?

[@Henriquezblu]

Thank you !!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@AncientOne222]

I am one month shy of turning 50 as I look back I believe my first sign of perimenopause was vitamin D deficiency 4 years ago at age 46. Unbeknownst to me that was the beginning of this roller coaster ride of joint pain, heart palpitations, agitation, breast leakage, hot flashes, anxiety, crying spells, insomnia but I feel energized in the morning. I want off this ride of menopause because it’s not fun at all.

[@GenXer333]

The palps are awful! I get PACs/PVCs, as well as a long grocery list of symptoms. I'm nearly 52 and still have my monthly, although I did skip a month a couple of times. I got excited thinking, is this FINALLY the end?! Nope. Aunt Flo can feck off already because I'm done with this shite. I've heard it doesn't get better until a FULL YEAR after meno! I want to find a surgeon who will rip everything out STAT. The symptoms are getting worse by the day. Wouldn't wish this upon my worst enemy. Well, maybe I wish it a little bit on the male doctors who blow me off whenever I ask for hormones or anything to help (and they don't).

[@meganpatterson1653]

I’ve been to many drs. I’m always told I’m estrogen dominant. Was prescribed Progesterone and also DIM. They only caused bloating and weight gain 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@tiannatalks7391]

Thank you. What can we do to get through this transition better?

[@mamabear5289]

ANY MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS REFERRALS HER IN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS. YOUR VIDEOS ARE VERY HELPFUL!

[@tennilledenton277]

I am on birth control and 43. I really don’t have a period while on the pills. But I seem to be having perimenapause symptoms. Is it possible to know on birth control if it’s even happening?

[@lauratice8490]

I had a terrible reaction to the Femring..is this common? I had to stop using it but I like the idea of a systemic estrogen to fight osteo and alhzheimers etc...The patch didn't seem to help me I still had bad hot flashes..I guess the pill is my only option left? Thank you for the invaluable information!

[@HisHersTheirs]

Could severe mood swings be perimenopause for me at 38? My cycles shortened to about 25 days for about a year now, but for the last month, I have had mood swings every day that are sometimes so severe that the only thing I feel like I can do is lock myself up I'm my room. I'm married with 5 children, so it's somewhat not an option, but it's better than treating everyone badly!

[@crepesuzette5540]

From my study of 1, I agree with your symptom list. My research subject also had insomnia and hair loss. Once a day Estradiol Gel and Progesterone was helpful but insomnia continued until switching to E & P topical dosing BID. It is my hypothesis that women are under served by traditional HRT dosing and frequency and route. This is also the hypothesis of many other clinicians. Just like many diabetics need an AM and PM dose of Metformin perhaps E & P deficient women need AM and PM dosing based on the half life of their HRT option.

[@keisha2870]

Wow, very interesting. Are you a practicing physician, or do you have any HRT physicians you'd recommend (by name or name of practice)?

[@crepesuzette5540]

@@keisha2870 I am a CCU RN with a long history of excellent, detailed assessment skills. I work with an Integrated Medicine MD who values my assessments and is keen on a collaborative approach. Together we have patience while my research subject tests her hypothesis and we use a variety of diagnostics to assure proper methylation in order to mitigate risks.

[@heatherhirschMD]

Exactly. It is very individualized for each patient. See my video on why your HT isn't working 0 a lot of time the dose is too low.

[@crepesuzette5540]

@@heatherhirschMD I saw that video. You are exactly right.

[@blessed7927]

Had both if those too! Hair loss and insomnia somethin fierce

[@AliciaGuitar]

Ive been having severe hot flashes for about 7 years, all the while being told no perimenopause (i had hysterectomy). Last year labs showed i was, but hot flashes are subsiding. I think i am in full menopause now because things are getting better... like my hormones are done fluctuating.

[@barefootedbougie]

43 now, the hair thinning started around 37 already and around 40 it started falling off in clumps. Period still like clockwork but some months it's very heavy, some very light. Insomina. On and off low moods. Have been tracking moods on my app and it seems to coincide with mid cycle.

[@heatherhirschMD]

The balance app is great for this!

[@barefootedbougie]

@Lisa Smith Hi Lisa, I started using the Ovia Fertility app about 6 years ago when I was considering having a baby. It's available both on the Apple + Google stores. 💕

[@heatherhirschMD]

It’s great, I agree

[@gpparis2023]

I'm not ready !!!!!!🥺

[@s.7948]

Im 42 but iv been getting very heavy periods for over 2 years and was put on tranexamic acid tablets and referred for an ultrasound but nothing else been done so this is the first time iv had 7 weeks since my last period as my periods have always come like clockwork every month or every 3 weeks iv been feeling awful for a few weeks now and the exhaustion is crippling:(

[@MrsB0918]

Great content…. I am 49 and thought for sure I was in peri menopause because my periods were a bit heavier and starting to become a bit inconsistent but after an ultrasound it was determined I had a uterine polyp that needed to be removed. Now my periods are normal again. I would also encourage people to get an ultrasound done and not just assumed they are in perimenopause because some thing else could be going on. I heard you mention the Fibroids but not polyps. Should an ultrasound be done, at least once a year, as we approach peri menopause, to make sure nothing else is going on? Thank you so much and can’t wait to watch the rest of your videos.

[@heatherhirschMD]

Its hard to say, but should be based on symptoms and personal history

[@bhartidhankani7116]

Even polyps are a sign of estrogen dominance during peri menopause. I am going through the same . But removing them is not going to fix anything. They will reappear until you fix your harmones.

[@sarahbreisch4750]

I wish there was a good source of information about perimenopause for women who have never been on birth control and who are not using it during perimenopause. I just feel like there is something off about the information when it's taking into account women whose hormones have been or still are being somewhat artificially manipulated. It's disingenuous to act like it's the same.

[@katdavenport6698]

Im 43 and have had really heavy periods for about 5 years. I recently started spotting about a week before my full on period starts though. Anxiety has me to where i cant sleep, waking in a panic few nights a week thats been happening for maybe about a month now. Weight gain, muscles ache, and i am so tired. Beyond tired really. My energy is so low to the point i cant function to do a daily routine. I am not looking fkrward to this and my partner is already over it so im stressed on top of it all. Maybe he will catch me on a mood swing day 😁😁 and think twice about the comments, his suspicion im being lazy all of a sudden, and the disrespect because i definitely am already going through enough hell and that does NOT help. Love yall

[@myothergem]

Please help!!! My doctor told me i was in perimenopause last year then said i wasnt after lab results now this year shes saying im in perimenopause again, but really basing it on bad memory of what we talked about last year and lab results again. I only had hot flashes for a couple of weeks once last year and once this year.. along with that i have had multiple positive pregnancy test. I had been tracking my lh and bbt on the premom app, i was ovulating perfectly and bbt would spike after ovulation all the time... my mom didn't get menopause until she was 62, shes 63 now, i cant imagine getting menopause around the same time as my mom.. i just turned 44. I haven't had a period for 2 months but had faint positive pregnancy test during this time. Doctor says not pregnant but never did tell me why i keep getting positive test after ovulation a number of times. Does perimenopause cause false positive pregnancy test? Also i have cyst in my ovary, just discovered, can that cause false perimenopause symptoms? Or false positive on pregnancy test? Also can vitex and progesterone cream mess up cycle? After taking vitex my cycle went crazy, I stopped taking it but 3 months later, cycle is still not normal. Wondering if its causing false perimenopause symptoms? But despite some teat and doctor just carelessly using the word perimenopause, i just dont feel like i am actually in perimenopause yet.

[@racheljeffs1518]

Hi ,just came across your channel . finding it very helpful at this difficult time.

[@heatherhirschMD]

So glad to hear that! ;) we have a great community here!

[@adamerinstone2087]

I just found your channel! Thank you! I'm about to turn 39 and am wondering if I'm in perimenopause (my maternal grandmother was 35). My periods have become irregular over the past year, skipping a month altogether (has happened multiple times now) or having two with only a week off in between. (Should be mentioned my dr switched me to the BC mini-pill a little less than a year ago). I started experiencing significant hair loss a couple years ago, and over the past year I've been having hot flashes that are becoming more and more frequent. Does this sound like I'm in perimenopause or is this just because of my BC?

[@JacquiStCyr-kt2go]

Thank you for this video. I have a question on the vitamins you recommend. Is it better to them individually or would a once a day vitamin work. Thanks!

[@trinityp8575]

I am 41 and for the past year I sleep so badly and wake up a lot. No hot flashes, just really bad sleep. I can’t remember when I slept through last time… :( My period actually became more regular in the past 2 years but my PMS symptoms shifted from a week before period to the actual period and few days after.

[@natalyrodriguez7078]

How long does a hot flash last? I’m 35 and starting to have a few symptoms mentioned.

[@Sirie7206]

I’ve experienced many times fever-like symptoms but never got sick. I wonder if they were hot flashes.

[@tuneintotarot]

I've heard perimenopause can last even 20 years! What is this 4-10 year thing? My symptoms began at age 36. Anxiety, insomnia, depression, self isolating. Age 38 my cycle began to get shorter in length (from 28 to every 23,24,25 days), then hair thinning and low libido. Age 39 hot flashes, night sweats. Do you think that means I will have menopause by age 46?? I'm suffering I can't wait to see my obgyn.

[@lunastar2404]

Had my first hot flash, which I felt like I was on fire and was going to explode was last week.. I'm 41, it's not the business 😂😂😂

[@rachelriojas720]

The ruminating, worrying and overthinking is the worst.

[@matildamaher111]

Same I worry and ruminate. My recent worry is that I might have dementia because I'm forgetting easily and not finding the right words. And my anxiety is playing up

[@imeldaalvarez5416]

Can i be in perimenopause if I'm spotting and and cramping but no full period. I'm 45

[@johncanetta5116]

Can you do a video on women that can’t do HRT due to blood clotting conditions? What are safe options to alleviate symptoms?

[@AliciaGuitar]

I have asked the same and no one wants to address it. They probably have no good answers 😔

[@kevinandmerrandaalbert2026]

Really enjoyed this video, especially in .75 speed. Your fast talking gives me anxiety as a peri-menopausal woman 😂😂

[@nikkihamilton8951]

I have PCOS and start the primenopause lose my time of month aka no blood in period in last few months... and hot flashing at night, lower back pain and headaches #possibleprimenopause

[@DomiBlanche]

I had my first period when I was 10. I’m 43 now. Period like clockwork (21 days) but now it’s more like “nah, I’m coming after 40 days and next time after just 15 days and then regular for like 3 months and then back to panic with 30 days!” Is that a sign?

[@ngs5554]

Can we go into peri menopause right after giving birth?

[@rebeccayoung9151]

Hi, Can you still ovulate and no period comes on? Positive ovulation test. ( No chance of pregnancy)

[@kld75]

48 and no signals of slowing down. Also suffer from Graves disease which has similar symptoms.

[@sandbar3000]

In june my cycle was 22 days. July was 31 days in between cycle! I skipped a period in 2019! 60 day cycle. Lab work changes DAILY! up down up down down up up up up down down down up up up up up up up up up down down down up up down up down up down up up down down down down up up/down same day Down/up same day. That's the hormones above daily. And that's the mood changing daily ! Roller coaster of fun right?

[@jammyjay917]

Think it's sad that no one ever ever tells you about this.... people just keep going on about night sweats...but there's so much more to it then that!

[@winning3329]

​@Jammy Jay if you haven't watched menopause Taylor I recommend her channel

[@ritac3784]

I know its different for everyone but what age range would you see as normal in terms of menopause? I had no syptoms, had full hysterectomy at 48 no hrt given, but now out of the blue have symptoms in my late 60s. Pretty much textbook symptoms, apart from no periods after hysterectomy

[@deborahgraham4336]

You mention that if you've had an ablation that you can't use your period to determine if you are in Peri-menopaus ... I was wondering why you believe this? Is this because you assume that if you've had an ablation that you won't have a period? Or is there another reason? I've had an ablation but continued to have my period. My period was easier to deal with (lighter) and I didn't feel like I should go to the hospital every month due to blood loss but I did continue to have a 'normal' period every month. Well, that was until recently when my period started getting heavier and sporadic. For Info: I'm 52 yrs old

[@Angelica-uo7bw]

Sounds like we're going through puberty for a 2nd time in life 😢

[@f.m.8742]

It's so unfair women have to go through this and men get to coast through til the end. 👎

[@loveinautumn3978]

​@@f.m.8742As women we go through a lot, that's enough reason to not tolerate disrespect from the opposite sex.

[@mams1701]

Is there any information/ support for husbands of wives going thru this..? I never hear anything mentioned in the video about how this can effect loyal husbands who have to help deal with the effects of this and I feel this would be a critical service to helping maintain a peaceful marriage considering all the emotions and hormones at work in her mind and body. Seriously.. 🤔

[@jennifergray6433]

46 here. Periods are no longer 28 days, more like 15. I think I'm getting flashes and sleep is disruptive. Mood sucks. I really need to see a doctor....

[@PJ-fl3do]

Can I IUD cause you to completely miss perimenopause ? Can I sneak away from it with IUD?? 😬

[@brandymoore6599]

I’ve decided I’m going to skip this perimenopause nonsense.

[@brandymoore6599]

@@eggsbeeped Ha! That’s pretty funny.

[@KT2005]

Me too!

[@Maremare680]

Hahaha, good luck with that😂

[@bludelphinium994]

Ditto 👍👍

[@bunnynooryani7020]

Hahaha, I hear ya.

[@Danit.Talkscentswithme]

Can you please tell me if digestive issues, acid reflux along with anxiety and bowel issues, especially when I’m stressed which has happened a lot since perimenopause, Is the digestive issues part of perimenopause?

[@ttraavis2478]

Yes , I have IBS terrible

[@ruthmcilmoyle4941]

I’m finding milk kefir (home made) really good for managing the symptoms of acid reflux and digestive issues

[@Kat.Tha.Bat__777]

So many people have been saying different things😩there is no hard line as to know. I’m only 43 and I’ve been having symptoms but it’s so hard to tell

[@yomariem.4284]

I'm 43 and started having a wide range of symptoms but the anxiety is the most horrible, i had bloodwork done and my progesterone was in the post menopausal range and estrogen high so I am still dealing with symptoms and taking supplements which help but once I get my period (which are still regular) I am in a low mood, panic attacks, and it's just so debilitating. I know I'm not alone but I definitely need some help.

[@Kat.Tha.Bat__777]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with us..for me it is so important to have a community like this 🫶🏻🥰❤️💕💞💞

[@Sirie7206]

@@yomariem.4284seems like crippling anxiety is a common symptom.

[@Humblequeen-m5c]

I don’t even know where I stand peri menopause or post or menopause 48 years spotted but no periods:-(

[@raymarriss2440]

Please help!!! I am turning 44 next month February- and for the last 1 year i have irregular cycles. I would go almost 3 months without a period. I have palpitations and anxiety at times. I did go see my obgyn, he was did labs and a vaginal sonogram. I had a grape size cyst on my left ovary and had a redo sono 6 weeks later which showed it went away. My labs were all normal including thyroid and A1C. This month i got my period and then again 4 days later. With health anxiety, these symptoms really scare me. Is discharge a symptom as well?

[@Pretty_in_pink75]

I’m 47 and definitely in perimenopause. My periods went very haywire a few years ago . I was missing them for months. Then they went very heavy. I have had a scan which showed a fibroid. Waiting to see a gynaecologist. My moods are all over the place. I’m definitely not as easy going as I once was lol. I get hot flashes and palpitations. My pelvic floor isn’t as good as it once was. Need the toilet more. My eyes are also really dry. My last eye exam didn’t show any issues. I have started on her. Patches and utrogestan. Think I need an increase though.

[@elh1977]

I'm noticed dry eyes recently...

[@Pretty_in_pink75]

@@elh1977 it’s horrible isn’t it

[@tia7765]

Dies the dry eyes cause you blurry vision?

[@tia7765]

Will the fibroid go away with menopause?

[@Pretty_in_pink75]

@@tia7765 no it doesn’t.

[@mystery79]

So I have a Mirena iud since April 2017 and I thought my period changes were due to it, my cycles got shorter with me starting to bleed in day 22 or 23 , it’s very light but it’s like a minor trickle for 6 days. Prior to this it was pretty much a very regular 28 day / 5 days of period cycle. I’ve also been dealing with gastritis since 2022 and insomnia at times. I can’t tell if this is from my GI issues or hormonal changes.

[@lorieller8882]

I have also had my Mirena since 2017 and I am having short cycles with 7 days of spotting, weird GI issues, and insomnia. I was planning on keeping my Mirena since it was approved for up to 8 years, but now I'm wondering if it's time to get it removed.

[@gilliandowney5225]

I have had symptoms since 37 my periods only went different last 6 months im almost 41 . It definitely wasn't the first sign for me. My first were anixety depression rage sore dry eyes itchy ears ringing in my ears sore joints sore eveeywhere ( inflammation) headaches tentee boobs tissue went lumpy it was horrific especially the shooting pain. Digestive issues also are terrible insomnia night sleep anixety crying for nothing mood so low its horrific. a lot went wrong for me long before my period ever changed. Where it is a symptom, this isn't always the case. Now my period is gone different early, longer, longer shorter heavy light 2 in one month, etc. Also developed awful pms

[@martineblair560]

I'm really suffer with very bad pmt .the rare type .I'm 45 and getting burning on my face I'm sweating to the extreme .my anxiety is very high .my question is what happens to pmt if you have it very bad when start with menapause .at the moment I'm suffering with pmt and I think peri.

[@maryreeves8619]

I am 49 and last cycle I had a very painful experience with fibroids. I felt like I was in hard labor for 5 days. My doctor said the only way to fully prevent reoccurrence is partial hysterectomy. Has anyone had ant experience with this? By the way I have just had another light cycle this month.

[@clairee4939]

Sorry to hear that. Not me but my mother went through the same thing and had a hysterectomy. She was very glad she did. So was I. It was terrible to see her in such pain.

[@Its-Kat_]

I'm 40, 41 in November and I lost my period. Not sure if it's because I had weightloss surgery and don't eat a lot and forget my vitamins sometimes. I don't know if I'm in menopause or not.

[@loveinautumn3978]

Did your period ever come back? My period is five days late and I'm trying to figure out what's going on. I'm a little sad about the thought of losing my period after having it for so many years. 😢

[@MayanPrincess3]

Can I be in perimenopause at 38? I had my second baby 21 months ago and breast fed her for 16 months. I don’t feel like myself at all and I have a ton of symptoms. Mainly my very on-time period has been coming earlier and earlier to the point that I don’t know when it’s coming. This has been happening for about 3 months. Hot flashes, insomnia, appetite changes, heavier bleeding, way more cramping and pain and mainly a huge mood disturbance a week before and during my period. My doctor said I may just have to deal with it for now. Bc I don’t want birth control. I haven’t had birth control since I was 25 years old

[@trinityp8575]

It’s so sad what we women have to go through :( and the hardest part is it is not only all physical, it’s emotional too. So it affects our whole daily life and life in general :( after all the hard work giving birth, raising kids etc, we get the menopause … why God decided to play such a “joke” on us? :(

[@andreaaa3823]

Hi can you go through this is late 30s I saw my Doctor and got dismissed and wanted to give me anti depressants but now don't know where to turn as it's affecting my relationship and so worried if preimenapause is going to break us as we are struggling as a couple with me been so all over and unpredictable xxx

[@naomimay82]

Yep. My perimenopause symptoms started in my late 30s.

[@user-bb1rd5xp4o]

my question kinda off topic but i will ask am fifty and suffering from fibroids the type in the muscle i dont want cut cause i see the ugliness of c section . i still have my period every month what i want to know is if u can use birth control pills to treat fibroids?

[@kermawaful]

one question: had one ovary removed due to a cyst 4,5 years ago at 36. my doctors tell and told me .. that this fact will not affect perimenopause/menopause? come on.. that can't be true? don't find any studies about that

[@hesterlyons4924]

I just recently found your videos and I feel like they are describing me exactly. But I'm only 34 years old. Can I have perimenopause at this age?

[@reemfaidy4385]

Could you advice symptoms you feel ?

[@gracemercy3039]

Immediately i turned 40, menopause hit me. Am sad because i need a baby girl.... i thought it was pregnancy when my period did not come. I did like 10 urine home test which all became negative. I went to the hospital to do blood test and it was still negative till date

[@jennifernichole8802]

I have All of the symptoms but I haven't had a period in a year

[@networthassoc2006]

I really wish your podcast was free. It has a lot of helpful content but not every woman can access it bc of cost

[@heatherhirschMD]

Great! only 4-5 of my epsiodes are subscription and the other 94 are free!

[@alexandraaallaire7930]

It s interesting, but not usefull for me. I'm 41. I was always a heavy beeder since forvever, and i have hartnup disease, so mood swing and bad sleep all my life. Any other sign?😊

[@francisivanperez8283]

Hi doc, im in 🇵🇭 im 47,i still have my period but im suffering now. Anxiety, anxios, haert palpitation, depression, ive gone all blood chem all are normal except the doctor found i have a fatty liver, im too much worried i fell im dying i cant understand pls reply doc. Tnx muc

[@redvelvetgirl]

This definitely sounds like perimenopause. Perimenopausal anxiety & depression isn’t discussed as much as they should be. It can make you feel horrible! I hope you can get on hormone replacement therapy soon to alleviate it.

[@rachaelrhines-sweeris2730]

I'm 32. Hot flashes at this age was not on my roster for this year... Is it really possible this early?!

[@winning3329]

You need to talk to your doctor because it might be something else?

[@imojisedki6225]

And if u have a stressy harsh life my dear will make u feel a hell of menopause stage, it's never a out moods, yet feeling the problems clearer

[@elisal98800]

Can you get perimenopause in your mid twenties 😟 I already want to die. There is no change in frequency but I always had heavy periods and nowadays I often go to the toilet, wake up sweating at night and have very fragmented sleep, my mood is bad too and my skin is dry without skincare

[@linnea_of_smeg]

How many times is she going to say "before we get into it"

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The video starts with the 1st sign at 3:40

[@chasityborel7943]

I’m having all of these symptoms at 38! Missed periods or 2-3 periods a month! And now having heart palpitations. 😩

[@Amy-im1ix]

I’m 44 but having the same thing. The heart palpitations really freaked me out.

[@chasityborel7943]

@@Amy-im1ix I know right! Mine have calmed down some. It can be extremely scary.

[@Amy-im1ix]

@@chasityborel7943 yes I have to remind myself not to focus on the heart palpitations because it will send me into a panick attack.

[@Danit.Talkscentswithme]

I had the heart palpitations too

[@chasityborel7943]

@@Danit.Talkscentswithme 😩 such a terrible feeling

[@danabelden4492]

I am 44 skiped 2 P eir dS and some times have night Sweats

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The video starts with the 1st sign at 3:40.

[@user-tv3gk9ti8o]

Give details please

[@pattiepepper6217]

Leave a comment below if you have a Crystal Ball??? Dr. Hirsch!...Well, thank you for the info and help.

[@blessed7927]

Achiness, food intolerance, heart racing runs and pvc pacs

[@helenroscoe1124]

Absolutely the same my whole body aches all over and have developed intolerance to Wheat and dairy plus lots of other symptoms At 37 I started feeling iffy I'm now 46 and for the last 3 years have felt terrible xxx ❤

[@Sirie7206]

Hey! We are on the same page. Pun intended. I used to be able to sleep without any issues. Now I’m blessed if I get a full night of good rest. Anxiety creeps in sometimes too.

[@kizzymulcaster6057]

Same, had to change my diet and it has been trial and error with foods. one thing I used to love and cannot tolerate now is garlic. I also find that I get allot of inflammation especially around the time of when my period is due. Lots of pain in my legs tummy back. Mood changes fatigue and tearful, generally worse after exercise. I over do it without knowing then crash physically and emotionally.

[@carrietucker8648]

I am 41 have had changes in my menstrual cycle (heavier, longer more frequent) emotional/mood changes, skin changes (pimples like during puberty)

[@bettyboop020811]

There should be a premenopausal app to track symptoms

[@heatherhirschMD]

Try the balance app