Community Posts, Tips & Support on Menopause

How did people’s periods go back after a chemical? Did you find that your cycle and period was later the next month or you went back to normal

Lately I’ve been started to break out so much more… I have small breakouts popping up on my cheeks. One will go away and then another pops up elsewhere 😫 I’m having a baby girl so I’m thinking maybe because estrogen and progesterone levels are peaking? Idk 😭

Hi ladies, I’m in a dilemma on whether to increase my HRT and would love some advice. I’ve got a horrible taste in my mouth, a tight chest and seem to fly off in a rage into some crazy woman which has slowly kicked in over the last few weeks. None of these were symptoms I’d experienced before going on HRT so I coul...

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Anyone experiencing blurry vision at the moment? I have glasses but it is not helping. Going to see opticians on Saturday to double check everything is ok but wanted to ask if this is due to my hrt? Thanks.

Anyone that takes Sertaline notice that they are constantly hot and sweating? Been on them for about a month now.

I’m 31 and have had some odd symptoms & periods have been off over the past few months. After doing some research it’s looking possible to be perimenopause. What do I do? Do I go to the gp or straight to my gynaecologist (under his care due to endo, pcos and previous cervical cancer) Any advice from ladies who have...

I am gaining 5-8 lbs a month. Has anyone here tried ozempic? Pros/cons please

I’m 11dpo and cycle day 26. My periods have been all over since having my 2 children so my period could be anything between 26-31 days.

Has anyone second period been delayed? I usually track my cycle and my app is telling me I’m on day 34 and my period is 4 days late. Assuming my body still resetting after birth….?

Hormones and mood swings are little full on at the moment... Lol! Anyone else? Any advice to deal with them??

Does anyone else get major mood swings and wander if it’s hormonal? I feel so irritable and short tempered some days and worry it’s affecting my relationship with my husband. I’m on no medication and the Dr said it’s most likely just every day family stresses but I know it’s not. I feel maybe it’s hormones off balan...

I’m 8 months PP and my periods haven’t been so bad up until the last two. I’m starting to feel lightheaded and just not right when I’m on. Does anyone else relate?

Is anyone else getting the postpartum hot flashes followed by chills? No fever but omg the sweat.. had to change my shirt 3 times throughout the night 🥵

Hello, I am feeling overwhelmed with life these past few months and I was wondering if there are more women feeling the same? I am 48 years old and I have trouble sleeping, I have a huge appetite and I gained 5 kilos. This heatwave is not helping either. If you are experiencing similar symptoms, we can be friends an...

How normal is night sweats? I’m 22*4 days and the best 5 days I’ve woke up wet with the amount of sweat

Hey! When do the hormones calf down? I’m 9 months PP and i’m still having nightmares sweats, my rage can be a flick of a switch and I don’t even want to be kissed. My husband keeps joking that it’s menopause 🙄

Period was 5 days late but getting high lh and neg hcg. Can someone explain why my lh would be this high? My period is light compared to usual periods and not as painful.

Hey ladies! I have been having some health issues the past few weeks and found out I have hyperthyroidism. Apparently, it is common for postpartum women. If you are experiencing heart palpitations, hair loss, being abnormally hot, dizziness, restlessness, nervousness, difficulty falling asleep, puffy eyes, and mood ...

My youngest leaves for college next week. And also my oldest & her husband live with us (closed off area, back of house), I'm still feeling so emotional about my baby leaving. Like it's over, taking care of them and I just wanna cry - even though I'm so proud.