I made it to the other side ladies and I promised myself to come here and tell my sistas... Im 51 now and no period for 1 year and 2 month's. Perimenopause was hell. I thought my life was over. I wanted to die. YES, there is HOPE. Im a completely different person now. I had every symptom. They are ALL gone. My hot flashes were hundreds a day and all night. Gone now. My boobs were so sore...that I lived in a sports bra for month's. No pain anymore. No more panic attacks. I had them all the time. I didn't believe it would ever end. It ended. Im so happy. You are not crazy. Hormones make us crazy. I love you all. Keep the faith. How did I know when i made it to the other side? I stopped watching these videos. I was addicted to them. My rage stopped. I could feel the difference over night.
@visam28
Ай бұрын
Glad you are feeling better! How did you get it to stop? Thank you
@jbell9179
Ай бұрын
I'm 50 in a couple of months and I want that for my birthday !
@Menosuxs
Ай бұрын
That's awesome . How long did it take you to get to the other side of this hell 😅
@Godisfirst21
Ай бұрын
@Lawyersadvise1 age 47, 48, 49 and 50 were the worst for me. I was suicidal. I didn't think I would make it through.
@Godisfirst21
Ай бұрын
@jbell9179 50 was very hard for me. I remember that birthday too well. I had no idea why I was so very miserable that day. I had no periods for months. 2 days after my 50th, I got a period, and it was hell. I'll be 52 in 3 months. No periods in over a year is BLISS. You will get to the other side and feel better than ever.
@toyino7520
Ай бұрын
I experience the heart palpitations and it's so bad. Three years ago, I thought my heart has issues. I had to see a cardiologist. I found out later on that it was perimenopause.
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Hope symptoms have eased off for you now! Best Wishes Eileen
@juliethomas8919
Ай бұрын
Yes heart palpitations was a major issue. Did every test possible by cardiologist....turns out it was attributed to low magnesium. First doctor to mention same!
@bilkisushehuminjibir9212
Ай бұрын
Bleeding post menopousally is also very scary as you take up your mind from seeing any bleeding vaginally,then suddenly to see blood coming out from you again is very very scary.
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Absolutely! Best Wishes Eileen
@caronnest4939
Ай бұрын
Thank u so much I am pestered with panic attacks at the minute...just knowing other people have the same is so supportive
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Glad to be of help Caron, hope this resolves quickly! Best Wishes Eileen
@katienorthenmore1892
Ай бұрын
Thank you Eileen. I went through all of this at the time and didn't know what was going on. It was horrible. I went from one job to another and wasn't really coping. It started around my late 40s. I wish there was more help and understanding in society and the work place for women going through this. I felt quite lonely and sometimes mad as I thought I was just moaning a lot? Doctors offer antidepressants or birth control because of oestrogen. I think for me perimenopause was worse. Because I didn't know what was going? I do hope women in the future get more help.
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Hi Katie Yes, there is still a lot more needing done in the workplace, although I'm seeing more big companies and organisations improving. It is so difficult with perimenopause symptoms as these can be so random that it can be really difficult for doctors to make the connection; we definitely need more education as knowledge is power! Best Wishes Eileen
@visam28
Ай бұрын
Went to the hospital last year for heart racing. I was also having panic attacks regularly never had anxiety issues. I didn't know I was in perimenopause and had no idea it was a thing until much later after watching videos like this.
@Menosuxs
Ай бұрын
Did they get better ?
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Hope all is well now Visam Best Wishes Eileen
@visam28
Ай бұрын
@@AvogelCoUk Thank You! ☺️
@visam28
Ай бұрын
@@Menosuxs Yes thank you! I realized coffee was a contributing factor. I drank it my whole adult life pretty much loved it apparently its a common thing to not be able to drink it anymore during perimenopause. I also had low electrolytes when I went to the hospital.
@35delois
Ай бұрын
Dizziness is another scary symptom I have it constantly
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Hi Dizziness can be caused by a number of factors, I've posted a vlog on this and what you can do to help yourself so please do take a look. www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/can-menopause-cause-dizziness-light-headedness/ Best Wishes Eileen
@reachhonduras8955
Ай бұрын
Depression was one of the scariest symptoms for me. A deep depression I couldn’t get out of. I had never experienced such depression before. I had to get on medication. I had no other choice.
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Hope you're feeling so much better now! Best Wishes Eileen
@reachhonduras8955
Ай бұрын
One other really scary symptom for me has been difficulty swallowing! I am scared I may choke on my food sometimes. Small bites are my new normal.
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
This is quite a common symptom! I've posted a vlog on this so please do take a look www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/throat-problems-during-perimenopause-and-menopause/ Best Wishes Eileen
@sc6878
Ай бұрын
Hi Eileen, thank u so much, luv ur blogs, so informative and helpful for me over d years. If I hadn't had u I wud have thought I was dying!! My scary symptoms.. Electric shocks in my chest, horrible scary feelings, not happening as much now I'm 14months without period 🎉. Fingers so so painful in mornings, sore to move. My scariest one I'd d memory loss and complete brain fog, not feeling I'm 'me'. I'm getting thru it I think, and naturally.. Thank u x
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
You're welcome, glad to have been of help! Have you tried a fish oil supplement for the sore fingers, this can be really helpful once it kicks in. Fish oils are also good for brain function, heart health and skin! Best Wishes Eileen
@helenmorris8089
Ай бұрын
I'm 42 and i have a lot of sympto.s of perimenopause. My mom was 42 when she went post menopause and my sister 44. Im really struggling with a return of OCD (intrusive thoughts and rumination) with crippling anxiety and panic. Heart palpitations are very bad daily. I'm struggling living my daily life and i have 2 small children. I mentioned peri to my Doctor and all she said was 'palpitations are not a menopause symptom'. Feel like giving up.
@Godisfirst21
Ай бұрын
@helenmorris8089 I'm almost 52. It was hell for me also. I'm on the other side now...made it through. I thought it would kill me. It didn't. Your symptoms will end. Nobody can tell you when. It feels like forever when you are in hell.
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Hi Helen Sorry to hear that you didn't get good support from your doctor. It may be an idea to ask for different doctor, if you can, or see if there is a local menopause clinic you could be referred to. Interestingly, we find palpitations to be a very common peri and menopause symptom! Best Wishes Eileen
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Great to hear that you've made it and hope that you feel so much better now! Best Wishes Eileen
@sandraelenazapata
Ай бұрын
That is for peri and Menopause I had all, I went to ER because of those Nasty symptoms and I’m having the menopause and I’m feeling terrible
@Godisfirst21
Ай бұрын
@sandraelenazapata how long are you without a period? I'm one year and 2 months.
@lozb1631
Ай бұрын
I've had palpitations and ectopic ones that my Dr checked out. He said it was the oestrogen levels changing that can cause it. Also the adrenaline rushes. Those really affected me as you feel so unstable in yourself. I even changed my work as I was having unpredictable heavy periods. My other annoying symptom is severe dry eyes. I'm having periods of 3 weeks at the moment. Some days light and some heavier. I'm 52 so hoping the end of periods is very near as I've been peri since being 46!
@katienorthenmore1892
Ай бұрын
I had my ovaries taken out in the end as I had cyst with heavy bleeding. Around 50. So glad. Hope you feel better soon.x
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Hi If you're getting a lot of heavy bleeding it may be wise to check for anaemia. This, in turn, can trigger symptoms such as fatigue, low mood/anxiety, poor sleep etc., which are often mistaken for menopause ones! A supplement called Sea Buckthorn Oil capsules can be really effective for dry eyes so worth trying for a few months Best Wishes Eileen
@cafe4cat2nap
Ай бұрын
Scary (& embarrassing!): absolute, abject grief, weeping, sobbing heart break at the thought of a pet that died several years ago, with a commercial for the ASPCA, a touching moment in an episode of Foyle's War or Midsummer Murders, then I cannot stop the tears.
@safyneanais6235
Ай бұрын
I love your hair and earrings. :) All three were the worst for me. The panic attacks were debilitating. I am so happy those are easing up. Flooding was terrifying. I have always been so regular, clockwork and never any issues. Palpitations were also terrifying. I know this is funny but I remember Oprah talked about her palpitations when she started peri. When it happened to me I knew I was in Peri because of Oprah. The worst one was I had trouble breathing. I have asthma. This was different. I ended up in ER. The doctor thought I had a pulmonary embolism. Everything was fine, healthy lungs. It was a peri symptom. Who knew! It was a terrifying one. It took several days before I could breathe easy again, then it went away never to come back.
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your lovely comment Safyne! Hopefully, these have all eased for you now? Best Wishes Eileen
@rebeccaullbricht7452
Ай бұрын
Hi Eileen, thank you for your videos and tips, they are always so insightful and informative. The panic attacks and anxiety are truly worrying, especially because they can onset at any time, mostly without warning !! Horrible really!! Wish i could have ordered me the 7 day sample, but, I am all the way over in South Africa 😊 ❤
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Glad to be of help Rebecca! You may find the A Vogel SA Menopause Formula helpful or you could find a fermented soya supplement at your local health shop and add in 200mg of magnesium for similar results to the Menopause Support Best Wishes Eileen
@Sunshine123x
Ай бұрын
Heavy periods ,still getting at 53 .fed up with them .
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Hi Karen Heavy periods can quickly cause anaemia which in turn can trigger symptoms such as fatigue, poor sleep, anxiety/low mood, brain fog, joint pains so this could be contributing to all the symptoms you mentioned! Your doctor can test your iron levels to see if you need an iron supplement, if so, then this can often help to resolve symptoms quickly! Best Wishes Eileen
@telesterzindoga2682
Ай бұрын
Sorry l really understand you ...l suffered but guess what it will end
@Sunshine123x
Ай бұрын
@@telesterzindoga2682 just the Pitts isn't it 🫂pain too .
@sylviesas2992
Ай бұрын
The scariest symptom for me is my mind going to worst scenario whenever there is a symptom that lingers. I've been waking up at 3-4 almost every night and sometimes for no reason at all or sometimes due to hip being sore, or feeling cramps. I get up and go do a meditation (Joe Dispenza) or any other that helps me feel in control again... and doing this consistently (instead of staying in bed frustrated and letting my mind race) has helped me regain calm, perspective and be able to go through the day feeling much better.
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
That's a great strategy, Sylvie, thank you! Best Wishes Eileen
@etomazot5748
Ай бұрын
Great tips thanks for sharing
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Best Wishes Eileen
@Karikk72
Ай бұрын
Eyes ! Some days feel like can’t see out of glasses but doctor says ok
@Menosuxs
Ай бұрын
Me too 😢
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
A supplement called Sea Buckthorn can often be helpful, especially if you get dry eyes as well Best Wishes Eileen
@eleanorandrews6048
Ай бұрын
Hi Eileen I'm 53 and suffer from severe anxiety and also have panic attacks, I even had one on Saturday Another symptom was extreme bleeding due to polyps ,it was diagnosed in 2022 and had a bloodtranfusion (2 units) due to severe anemia .Iam currently taking a supplement to combat the hot flushes and fatigue 😩
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Hi Eleanor Hope you're feeling better now. I have posted a vlog on panic attacks and what you can do to help yourself so please do take a look. www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/panic-attacks-during-menopause-how-to-deal-with-them/ Best Wishes Eileen
@eleanorandrews6048
Ай бұрын
@@AvogelCoUk Thank you Eileen will do
@Julie-netball
Ай бұрын
I had heavy periods in my 40's and it got worse and worse. I had a fibroid removed, and then suddenly a few months later bled even heavier. On the scan it just wasnt healing. I had to have a hysterectomy in the end. Dont let doctors fob you off. They to always say itll stop but it doesnt always stop, and you can suffer for years believing them. Xxx
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
That's important advice Julie, thank you! Hope you're feeling much better now? Best Wishes Eileen
@Julie-netball
Ай бұрын
@@AvogelCoUk it's all alot better thank you. The constant uncertainty of bleeding contributed to anxiety no end. Thank goodness its over. Xxx
@Sunshine123x
Ай бұрын
Emotional , head fog ,trying too do online courses.questions come and have no idea .carnt take info in .panic attacks are worse then ever the anxiety is awful .perimenapause stage .heavy periods ,immensely painful .sleep ,what's that .😮
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Have you spoken to your doctor about all this Karen? Hope you get some good support. Best Wishes Eileen
@Sunshine123x
Ай бұрын
@@AvogelCoUk yes I have ,stuck me on a combined hrt patches not doing anything.just plodding along vitamins . Thankyou for helping us ladies it means a lot 🫂
@aideenugent7543
Ай бұрын
Thank you Eileen! I have heart palpitations. They come just all of a sudden but I have noticed they come when I’m in my periods and I feel weird all the time during these days. My periods last only three days now and first day they are heavy but I know the hormones are crazy. I can’t wait to leave the perimenopause stage it has been awful awful awful experience so far. I’m 46 years old. Thank The Lord he still has me standing strong each day as I go through this.
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Hi Aidee Yes, palpitations can be so horrible! I have posted a vlog on this and what you can do to help yourself so please do take a look. www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/5-ways-to-stop-heart-palpitations-during-menopause/ Best Wishes Eileen
@aideenugent7543
Ай бұрын
@@AvogelCoUk thank you. ❤️
@matildamaher111
17 күн бұрын
Peri-menopause journey is Scary. And wake up next day to go to work.
@AvogelCoUk
14 күн бұрын
Absolutely, it can be a very difficult time! Best Wishes Eileen
@jbell9179
Ай бұрын
Ive had flooding for at least a few years and have already been anemic since age 14( (im 49 now)..yesterday I went through ny clothes five times. I asked for a hysterectomy after my son was born, and they said I was too young at 27. Its been a brush off ever since and my quality of life is terrible. My periods control everything and keep me exhausted all month long. I cant wait to be done with this garbage.
@Belhel5533
Ай бұрын
Have you tried tranexamic acid? (You can get it on prescription) it’s been a life saver for me.
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Hi I'm astounded that you've not been helped with this, especially after so long! Please do get back to your doctor and ask for a referral to see a gynaecologist; at least, you may be severely anaemic after all this bleeding so you should be getting some kind of support! Best Wishes Eileen
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Very helpful, thanks Belhel! Best Wishes Eileen
@teresashomeschoolchannel227
Ай бұрын
I had to change my diet to no inflammatory foods, I canteat chocolate or sugar any more I actually thought I might have ms, left side weakness, drab my foot was waking up at 330 am w tremors and sweating . The heart palpation I have , I have to breath deep and get it to calm down. I've had tons of tests done and bloodwork, I can't rush no more either and I gotta eat or it sets it off and I gotta get sleep
@Karikk72
Ай бұрын
Thinking of yu. I have scary stuff like that too and all tests say I am fine but I don’t feel fine
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Maybe check out acupuncture as this can often help with mysterious symptoms! Best Wishes Eileen
@jennylynwilliams7888
Ай бұрын
Sometimes I will not be able to walk for a while and then it would correct itself. Sometimes after an hour sometimes after a couple of days.
@mairamaan9297
Ай бұрын
I only have 1 period a year since last 3 years I’m 49 Every year I think This is it i’m done but baam! Surprise. Is this normal peri menopause? Doctor doesn’t seem very concerned
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Hi Maira I have heard this from a few women over the years and good to hear that your doctor isn't concerned! Best Wishes Eileen
@Belhel5533
Ай бұрын
Out of all the symptoms the most scary for me has been the wacky periods. I’m 47, been in peri about 3yrs and I just had a period last 31 days! Fortunately the bleeding wasn’t too heavy. Went to doctors after 3wks, she said it wasn’t uncommon and to give it a month. Have had it happen once before when I was 44 which was scary because it was a month of bleeding that got very heavy and I ended up in hospital to get it stopped.
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Hope you're OK now? Has your doctor checked your iron level after this lengthy period as these can often cause anaemia? This in turn could trigger fatigue, low mood/anxiety or even joint pain! Best Wishes Eileen
@Belhel5533
Ай бұрын
@@AvogelCoUk Thank you for your response. Yes my hb and ferritin are checked every year, I have normal hb but always very low ferritin (6-9) I take iron supplements regularly (ferroglobin liquid and sometimes extra gentle iron) but struggle to take the prescription strength iron as they cause awful digestive problems. I’m hoping as I get nearer to menopause and less bleeding the iron deficiency will resolve.
@Karikk72
Ай бұрын
For me it’s just all the weird randoms stuff ! Like how can one person have so many issues ????
@jennylynwilliams7888
Ай бұрын
I would be fine one minute, walking or taking the stairs and moving around very well. Then maybe I might sit down for a little while and then get up or move and my knee would get stuck in a painful position. I would suddenly be unable to straighten my knee. I have had this checked out by an orthopaedic surgeon. X-rays done, DEXA scan done no problems found. I do have total knee replacements. They are quite old but still doing well. No problems found there. These episodes are intermittent and very scary. It started happening as I approached menopause. I know of one other person this has happened to there must be others. I don't know what it is.
@kathbalme4227
Ай бұрын
Becaususe your estrogen is getting low it causes loss of lubrication in your joints.
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Yes, joints can get dehydrated and cause discomfort or pain. You may find a fish oil supplement can be helpful and don't forget to drink lots of plain water daily! Best Wishes Eileen
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Definitely, Kath!
@jennylynwilliams7888
Ай бұрын
Thank you both for your kind advice. I need to get back on the fish oil, which I had stopped taking because it bothered my tummy, and I definitely need to drink more water and reduce/manage stress.
@thetessaverse
Ай бұрын
Qigong has been helping me balance out mentally. The bleeding Ican,get out of control
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
That's great Tessa, Qigong can be helpful in so many ways! Best Wishes Eileen
@Karikk72
Ай бұрын
The paresthesia is scary. So many tests and nothing found but still terrifying
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Hi Karikk Did you look into acupuncture at all? This can often be helpful for such symptoms. A high dose daily magnesium may also be beneficial, approx 200mg twice a day. Best Wishes Eileen
@Karikk72
Ай бұрын
@@AvogelCoUk thank you. I didn’t see relief from acupuncture. I currently take 200mg daily of magnesium
@caronnest4939
Ай бұрын
I used to be able to fast ...but not anymore ...so took ur advise and don't do that feel so much better its is really hard to change especially when there is all this talk about intermittent fasting...made me feel such a failure not being able to do it
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Yes, It can be disappointing when something has worked so well for years but good to hear that you feel better changing things. Best Wishes Eileen
@essemish
Ай бұрын
🎉
@Emma-fn4yd
Ай бұрын
I'm in a surgical menopause so no longer have the bleeding (though had flooding when I menstruated). I get very low blood sugar with a mixture of a hot flush and panicky feeling.
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Hi Emma I've posted a vlog on low blood sugar issues, please do take a look and hopefully may be of benefit for you www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/how-menopause-affects-blood-sugar-levels/ Best Wishes Eileen
@user-cz2dz6wo4x
Ай бұрын
Did you have dizziness?
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
No, I was OK with that symptom but I do know how debilitating it can be from all the feedback I have received. I have posted a vlog on this specifically so please do take a look. www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/can-menopause-cause-dizziness-light-headedness/ Best Wishes Eileen
@user-cz2dz6wo4x
Ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@Jacqueline_R
Ай бұрын
Dizziness so bad, i could not drive for 9 months.
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Hope this has eased for you now Jacqueline Best Wishes Eileen
@BernerVRshow
Ай бұрын
Hi I am 49. I am a week over my period and think I mabe will skip a period. This is my first symptom of perimenopause. I am very pms now and I feel I mabe will not get a period this time. I am thinking just not making a lot out of it and try to just cope with the pms. But if I dont get any period - when will the pms stop? And I am scared because my pms is always been a problem and now it is no relif from it. So for how long can pms symtoms with no period comming last?
@AvogelCoUk
Ай бұрын
Unfortunately, it's difficult to say how long symptoms may last as it is different for everyone, sorry. This can depend on your individual hormone levels, stress levels and diet as these can all be factors Best Wishes Eileen
@BernerVRshow
Ай бұрын
I got it today. This was first symptom. I have to bing watch and learn how to handle this because now it mabe will be like this every month. Thank you.
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