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Perimenopause

  • For Healthcare Providers: Managing Menorrhagia Without Surgery

    When a woman comes to you saying that her periods are “heavy” she’s “flooding” or she’s passing clots, what do you normally do to assess and treat her? The purpose of this paper is to define normal menstruation and how to clinically assess menstrual flow. In addition, you will learn how to make a diagnosis…

  • Mood Swings & Depression in Menopause

    I’m wondering if my mood shifts are perhaps due to menopause. I had my last period about nine months ago. So my question is this: would estrogen therapy also help with emotional stability or should I go for the anti-depressants?

  • Natural Help for Hot Flushes

    Do you have anything natural that I can take for hot flushes? I’m stilling getting a period but with some skipping now. I have been drinking soya milk, as someone suggested that would help. It has helped so far but I am getting flushes in medium doses quite frequently during the night and day. They will wake me up, as I stick to my partner and he also finds it quite uncomfortable.

  • Uterine Fibroids

    I would like to know what are the recommendations for women who have fibroids of the uterus. Should I have them removed, and if so how? Do I need a hysterectomy?

  • What Are Bio-Identical Hormones?

    I keep hearing about “Bio-Identical” hormones. What does Bio-Identical mean? Should I be taking them?

  • Early Menopause

    I am 39 and having hot flushes and night sweats. I’ve skipped my period for the last 18 months. Does that mean I am in menopause? Help! I’m too young—what can I do?

  • Heavier Flow in Perimenopause

    I am 49 and have had a regular light period all my life. I have 3 children and do not use oral contraception. Recently I have been experiencing large clots and heavier flow. Is is the clots that concern me because I have never seen this before. Should I seek the help of a gynaecologist?

  • Heavy Periods After Childbirth

    I have been experiencing heavy and or flooding periods since my last child was born. It is getting difficult to work the first few days of my period due to extremely heavy bleeding, soaking pads, every 15 minutes. The clots are often as big as the palm of my hand. Is there any product you recommend to wear? I have tried every pad , doubled, tripled, inside Depends, etc. I would appreciate any suggestions.

  • Menstrual Clots

    Um, I feel rather silly asking this, but I honestly don’t know, and I can’t find any information on the net giving me the answer. How do I know if what I’m experiencing is blood clotting? I only just learned of the endometrium being the uterine lining and that it actually sheds each month. I always thought it was blood clots that I’m experiencing, but now I don’t know if it’s that or membrane or whatever it might be called with the shedding. I don’t know where to turn to find out. It’s an embarrassing subject to broach, and even more so being so incredibly ignorant. If there’s any chance you can help me or point me in the right direction, I’d greatly appreciate it.

  • Menstrual Suppression (Manipulating Menstruation with Hormonal Contraception)

    I’ve been reading and hearing about it—I wonder if you think I should try to get rid of my period by taking the Pill every day? Does it work? Is it safe?