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**mysugarbears** · 09-09-2010, 01:22 AM

I'm 46 and had went into early menopause due to a complete hysterectomy 5 years ago. I had an allergic reaction to the hormone patch and haven't been taking hormones like i should because of too many health risks. I'm wondering if my not taking hormones is contributing to my moodiness (depression) and me being irritable. Is there something that is natural that will help with the symptoms of menopause?

**3Maltmom** · 09-09-2010, 01:51 AM

I went through menopause at 46. Have taken nothing for it. I'm now 49, and the hot flashes/night sweats are still here. I've heard they can last for the rest of your life ~

I've gone the "natural" remedy, but it didn't help a bit. I actually had a date stay over, and in the morning he said, "wow, you sure sweat a lot in your sleep". I couldn't stop laughing. So nope, through this, it has not made me moody at all. I, actually, seem to be in a better mood. Go figure.

I do know many gals, who have taken natural remedies, and they did help. Give me your ship-to address. I will send you what did not work for me. I ordered them from a gal at work, which she swears by. The bottle is pretty much full, and not close to expiring, so you can give it a try.

**MalteseJane** · 09-09-2010, 02:10 AM

Yes moodiness can be one of the signs. I did not use the patch. I used the lowest dose (0.625) of Premarin for over 10 years. I stopped about 3 years ago and now kind of regret it. My cholesterol went up and I had to change to Crestor 20 mg (instead of Lipitor 10 mg). My sugar level went up. After 3 years I still have hot flashes, thankgoodness they are not too bad, I can deal with them.

**MalteseJane** · 09-09-2010, 02:13 AM

It looks like this post triggered advertising about Estrogel and Menopause !!!

**maggieh** · 09-09-2010, 06:56 AM

My dr. recommends soy milk which seems to help a lot if I drink 3 glasses a day. She also recommends black cohosh which I can't take (because of pollen allergies), specifically remifemnin. Good luck!

**Maidto2Maltese** · 09-09-2010, 08:34 AM

I am on of the lucky ones who had very little problems...must be genetic as my sisters didn't have much problem either. Never took anything and but for a now and again , and very mild, hot flash I seemed to float thru that time so I'm no help to you.

Have a friend who did have quite a time and she went to health food store as she wanted a natural appraoch to symptoms and had good luck drinking some kind of herbal teas but I forgot what . Will try to find out for you!.

**Kutsmail1** · 09-09-2010, 09:03 AM

I truly believe moodiness is a big issue as well as the hot flashes. My doc is wanting me off the Premarin alltogether. He has me taking the .625 every other day. The hot flashes drive me nuts as I can't seem to get ready to go anywhere without them hitting.

Our bones continue to produce some hormones on their own. It just isn't enough to prevent the hot flashes, moodiness, and other issues.

I asked my doc for alternatives. All he said was...look into natural remedies..no help at all. I have been told by other women to check into Evista (sp?), so I plan to check on that....and if need be, find a doc who will work with me on making life a little more comfortable.

**munchkn8835** · 09-09-2010, 11:45 AM

Please, please, please don't take any hormone replacement ladies. I took it and in 2002 was diagnosed with estrogen receptive breast cancer. Yep, the bc was fed by the hormone replacement. Eight years later, two surgeries, chemo regiment twice, three medications to stop me from producing estrogen (even though I had a hysterectomy many years ago) and on oral chemo now. I am Stage 4 incurable now. My bc metastacized to my liver (resection done), bones (can only treat, not cure) and then again to my liver (why I'm on chemo now). I will be on oral chemo forever or until I can't tolerate it....my hands and feet are red, itchy, very sore & peeling. Believe me, the hot flashes and moodiness are nothing compared to what I have and am still going through. Never thought it would happen to me and thankfully for my two daughters I don't carry the "gene" to pass it along to them.

**edelweiss** · 09-09-2010, 11:49 AM

I had early menopause and took Premarin for years before my stroke---then they took it all away & I almost lost my mind---literally!

I had to go through taking 4 days of tests to prove I wasn't depressed (I wasn't!). Finally got a patch & have been on it since. Saw a doctor recently & he asked me if I didn't want to go off it since I am "older."

These were my exact words "IF YOU TRY TO TAKE IT AWAY FROM ME I WILL KILL YOU."

After a hearty laugh he said, "I like patients like you who know what they want---you make my job a lot easier!" I think he knew I meant it!

I did try natural without success---but people are different so do what YOU think is best!
Good luck and bless you!

**Katkoota** · 09-09-2010, 11:59 AM

I have no idea, Debbie, but just wanted to say that I hope you find something that will be helpful and safe for u to take.

09-09-2010, 01:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
mysugarbears Maltese Guru Name: Debbie Dog's Name: Chloe, Riley, Noelle, Reese and Kelly Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 6,497	Menopause!!! I'm 46 and had went into early menopause due to a complete hysterectomy 5 years ago. I had an allergic reaction to the hormone patch and haven't been taking hormones like i should because of too many health risks. I'm wondering if my not taking hormones is contributing to my moodiness (depression) and me being irritable. Is there something that is natural that will help with the symptoms of menopause? __________________ The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him, and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too. -- Samuel Butler

09-09-2010, 01:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
3Maltmom Maltese Guru Name: Deb Dog's Name: Jops,Sammie,Frankie,LBB,Henry,Daisy,Lulu Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 10,147	I went through menopause at 46. Have taken nothing for it. I'm now 49, and the hot flashes/night sweats are still here. I've heard they can last for the rest of your life ~ I've gone the "natural" remedy, but it didn't help a bit. I actually had a date stay over, and in the morning he said, "wow, you sure sweat a lot in your sleep". I couldn't stop laughing. So nope, through this, it has not made me moody at all. I, actually, seem to be in a better mood. Go figure. I do know many gals, who have taken natural remedies, and they did help. Give me your ship-to address. I will send you what did not work for me. I ordered them from a gal at work, which she swears by. The bottle is pretty much full, and not close to expiring, so you can give it a try. __________________

09-09-2010, 02:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
MalteseJane Maltese Guru Name: Janine Dog's Name: Charlie & Alex at Rainbow Bridge Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 6,482	Yes moodiness can be one of the signs. I did not use the patch. I used the lowest dose (0.625) of Premarin for over 10 years. I stopped about 3 years ago and now kind of regret it. My cholesterol went up and I had to change to Crestor 20 mg (instead of Lipitor 10 mg). My sugar level went up. After 3 years I still have hot flashes, thankgoodness they are not too bad, I can deal with them. __________________

09-09-2010, 02:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
MalteseJane Maltese Guru Name: Janine Dog's Name: Charlie & Alex at Rainbow Bridge Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 6,482	It looks like this post triggered advertising about Estrogel and Menopause !!! __________________

09-09-2010, 06:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
maggieh Super Moderator Name: Maggie Dog's Name: Sweetness and Tessa Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago - Western Suburbs Posts: 3,214	My dr. recommends soy milk which seems to help a lot if I drink 3 glasses a day. She also recommends black cohosh which I can't take (because of pollen allergies), specifically remifemnin. Good luck! __________________ Sweetness and Tessa

09-09-2010, 08:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Maidto2Maltese Maltese Guru Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 10,897	I am on of the lucky ones who had very little problems...must be genetic as my sisters didn't have much problem either. Never took anything and but for a now and again , and very mild, hot flash I seemed to float thru that time so I'm no help to you. Have a friend who did have quite a time and she went to health food store as she wanted a natural appraoch to symptoms and had good luck drinking some kind of herbal teas but I forgot what . Will try to find out for you!. __________________

09-09-2010, 09:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kutsmail1 Maltese Guru Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 756	I truly believe moodiness is a big issue as well as the hot flashes. My doc is wanting me off the Premarin alltogether. He has me taking the .625 every other day. The hot flashes drive me nuts as I can't seem to get ready to go anywhere without them hitting. Our bones continue to produce some hormones on their own. It just isn't enough to prevent the hot flashes, moodiness, and other issues. I asked my doc for alternatives. All he said was...look into natural remedies..no help at all. I have been told by other women to check into Evista (sp?), so I plan to check on that....and if need be, find a doc who will work with me on making life a little more comfortable. __________________ Zippy's mommy & personal slave email address

09-09-2010, 11:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
munchkn8835 Maltese Guru Name: Donna Dog's Name: Ollie Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 977	Please, please, please don't take any hormone replacement ladies. I took it and in 2002 was diagnosed with estrogen receptive breast cancer. Yep, the bc was fed by the hormone replacement. Eight years later, two surgeries, chemo regiment twice, three medications to stop me from producing estrogen (even though I had a hysterectomy many years ago) and on oral chemo now. I am Stage 4 incurable now. My bc metastacized to my liver (resection done), bones (can only treat, not cure) and then again to my liver (why I'm on chemo now). I will be on oral chemo forever or until I can't tolerate it....my hands and feet are red, itchy, very sore & peeling. Believe me, the hot flashes and moodiness are nothing compared to what I have and am still going through. Never thought it would happen to me and thankfully for my two daughters I don't carry the "gene" to pass it along to them.

09-09-2010, 11:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
edelweiss Maltese Guru Name: sandi Dog's Name: Kitzel & Lisel Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,518	I had early menopause and took Premarin for years before my stroke---then they took it all away & I almost lost my mind---literally! I had to go through taking 4 days of tests to prove I wasn't depressed (I wasn't!). Finally got a patch & have been on it since. Saw a doctor recently & he asked me if I didn't want to go off it since I am "older." These were my exact words "IF YOU TRY TO TAKE IT AWAY FROM ME I WILL KILL YOU." After a hearty laugh he said, "I like patients like you who know what they want---you make my job a lot easier!" I think he knew I meant it! I did try natural without success---but people are different so do what YOU think is best! Good luck and bless you! __________________ Qui me amat, amet et canem meum. (Who loves me will love my dog also.), - St. Bernard "Life without a maltese is like summer without ice-cream." - (not) St. Edelweiss

09-09-2010, 11:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
Katkoota Super Moderator Name: Katkoota Dog's Name: Snowy & Crystal Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oasis in the desert Posts: 13,495	I have no idea, Debbie, but just wanted to say that I hope you find something that will be helpful and safe for u to take. __________________ xoxo Kat & the Malts "catch me if you can" Click here for Crystal & Snowy Videos

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