Menopause - is it normal to feel depressed and gain when when you start menopause?

Alchemy

I mean gain weight

Albert Heger · 10-03-2008, 07:53 AM

Yes it is. Hormone replacements can help, or try some of the homeopathic remedies on the shelves. (true hormone replacement works the best, especially with the weight gain and aging process of the skin.)

Cracked Pepper · 10-08-2008, 07:53 AM

http://www.menopause-online.com/index.html

This link may help you.

Sahil · 10-11-2008, 07:53 AM

Yes it is all very normal, But please keep in mind that for each symptom that menopause may bring us, the medical world has found solutions..Even for that dreaded depression & those irritating hot flashes..In fact there are over the counter melds that women can buy at their local drug store to help with the symptoms..Although sometimes it is best to consult your Dr and if you do not have then find one and he or she will more than likely will put you on a hormone that can make you feel like you did before menopause entered your world.

flower child · 10-13-2008, 07:53 AM

yes, it is normal to feel depressed as your hormones are going Hayward...out of whack! have you gone to see you ObGyn? they can prescribe you some hormone substitute. i personally do not take hormones as i had cancer several years ago and my taking hormones would encourage the cancer to come back.

regarding gaining weight.....yes, some women do gain weight but you can control that with a little exercise. a time will come when your body will adjust to the hormone in balance and settle down.

Olympic Flame · 10-14-2008, 07:53 AM

yes its numeral to do both, buy every one is different, in extreme depression. you should contact your physic an asap.depression extreme. can hurt everyone around you. because they want to help and dint know how.please feel better.

csr · 10-17-2008, 07:53 AM

yes. and forgetting things, night sweats, confusion all together really, start taking evening primrose oil as soon as possible, it's the pits......

merchic_kto · 10-19-2008, 07:53 AM

Absolutely, your bodies hormone levels are in a serious unbalance. Here are some other symptoms:

Symptoms related to menopause are caused by changing or dropping hormone levels and usually end 1 or 2 years after menopause. Some women continue to have symptoms for 5 or more years afterward. Menopause symptoms include:

Hot flashes.
Sleep disturbances (insomnia).
Emotional changes, such as mood swings or irritability.
A change in sexual interest or response.
Problems with concentration and memory that are linked to sleep loss and fluctuating hormones (not a permanent sign of aging).4
Headaches.
Rapid, irregular heartbeats (heart palpitations).
Generalized itching.

love_and_rock14 · 10-23-2008, 07:53 AM

Yes,it's definitely normal.you need to go to the doctor and ask about getting on Hormone Replacement Therapy.Other symptoms include- irritability,hot flashes and sweating.Sometimes one minute I'm cold and the next I'm really Hot.There are other symptoms also.You might check on some of the Health Websites such as- Yahoo Health,MSN Health,Web M.D.Health,discovery health.com I find all of these very helpful.

Candice · 10-27-2008, 07:53 AM

Yeah.

The only solution is for us older women to mug teenage girls for their estrogen! They have too much, and go about having sex, and kids, when they oughtn't do. We haven't enough, and are mature enough to have responsible sex, and not overpopulate the world.