After having hot flashes and anxiety for weeks, I go in to my primary last week to have my thyroid and hormones checked. I get the call today that I have Premature Ovarian Failure and have to go to an endocrinologist. We are done having kids, but I am all afraid of the other health issues this could cause. Has anyone out there gone through this? What can I expect? I have to admit I am pretty bummed about it. Thanks.
I went through premature ovarian failure at 35, full at 45. This is one of those things that is so individual, I can't say how it will go for you. I sailed through it, with a few minor side effects (very occasional night sweats, etc.). You will be fine!
It's wonderful not having periods anymore but with that come other issues....Menopause can be postponed with exercise and good nutrition. The good nutrition is usually not simply eating but supplementing as well. Knowing what I know now, I would fight to postpone it as long as possible. I don't believe our bodies are meant to "age" in their 30s or even 40s....
There are many websites that you can go to...google it. If you don't know which ones to trust, get back to me and I'll try to steer you in the right direction...
God bless,
M.
THis happened to a friend of mine. Hot flashes and moodiness were her main symptoms. When they ended she was extremely happy not to have to deal with periods anymore and has no lasting side effects.
I agree that there is a great deal you can do through supplementation - I can help you with that. DO NOT take individual supplements (vitamin this, mineral that) as they do not work in isolation. Don't take anything in pill form - waste of money, very poor absorption rate. (That's why there is so much medication and vitamins in the water supply - it's been in articles and news reports a lot over the past few years.)
Healthy diets are helpful but not sufficient. All reputable food scientists agree that there's just no way, since the nutrients just aren't in the food anymore. Even if you eat local/organic, you just can't take in enough nutrients because the soils are so depleted and even organic food that is shipped from across the country or halfway across the world was picked early, before it drew up a full supply of nutrients from the soil (which still can be depleted and the food considered organic).
Hormone replacement therapy may be suggested to you but it has side effects long term that may make you question that decision.
I've sailed through menopause with excellent supplementation because I got a lot of help from a company's trained advisors (free) and it's helped tremendously. I make it my mission to help other women.
You won't miss having periods, most likely - but you're right, it's the other stuff that is difficult.
More importantly, what's caused this premature failure? Something's not right with your body and you can help restore it to its fullest efficiency and highest condition.
