Official DIS "Change O' Life" Ladies Thread

[DoeWDW]

If you suffer from thyroid problems, please consult your doctor before using too many soy products.

 

[MNSusan]

I'm 42 and have recently become peri-menopausal. I have had a hot flash incident, irregular periods (though not too long), and mood swings. I remember several years ago an older woman I worked with talked about eating/drinking soy products to delay or lessen menopause. Does anyone know anything about this? Do you know about any other natural ways of dealing with it?

I have friends who swear by the book, Before the Change, by Ann Louise Gittleman. There are many suggestions for natural ways of dealing with symptoms. One friend, who's mother has uterine cancer (so she definitely does not want to do HRT), has had complete relief by following many of the suggestions.

Like DoeWDW said, make sure to check with your doctor. Good luck!

 

[Sandy V.]

This is a great thread. I'm learning so much reading it. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one who feels this way.

I'm 45, and the mood swings and always being on the verge of tears is driving me nuts! I'm going to the gyn today to start figuring this out. My husband and kids are ready for me to "be fixed". So am I! I have never been this emotional in my life. I swear I've cried more in the last month than I did in the previous 10 years.

 

[robinb]

I'm resurecting this thread in hopes of some help . I'm 45 and probably perimenopausal. *sigh* Can anyone suggest some natural remedies? I took BCPs for almost 20 years and I don't want to go back on them again.

 

[mtblujeans]

I have found a soy milk that is wonderful tasting....maybe too good, actually! It is chocolate "8th Continent". It comes in a half gallon plastic container and it goes on sale frequently at the grocery store I shop in. Plus, they have put a coupon dispenser nearby for $1.00 off two, making it $2.00 per half gallon when I buy it on sale. My kids even love the taste!