I don't think believing or not has much to do with it, if your body turns on you, there can't be much DOT.
I had a hysterectomy at age 40 and even now at age 56 don't know if I have any systems of menopause. I feel great most of the time. Never gained any weight. In fact put on an old snowsuit yesterday that I bought when I was 25 and it still fits like new.
My mother on the other hand had her last baby at age 46 and had a terrible time with menopause. I remember we had to wear coats and hats in the Calif. winters in the house because she was so hot the air conditioner was on!
Everyone is different.
It is mind over matter. Sometimes it really works. I had an easy time, also, except for the hot flashes. Aside from vitamins, I refused all medical pills, etc., as I am a previous cancer patient.
But some people who are not in good health to begin with will have a terrible time, and I feel sorry that they are suffering with it.
I am inclined to agree with her..I stopped having periods 20 years ago.., have never had a hot flash, mood swings or anything else everyone complains about..maybe it it hereditary as my mom sailed through it also without a problem..
Well, whether she believes in it or not, at some point it will happen. Her symptoms may be extremely mild and she may not be the least bit upset by them. I hear that there are many cultures in the world were women do not experience severe menopause like the women of North America.
What do you say to a woman in her late 50's that doesn't believe in menopause?
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07-27-2011, 07:12 AM
It is mind over matter. Sometimes it really works. I had an easy time, also, except for the hot flashes. Aside from vitamins, I refused all medical pills, etc., as I am a previous cancer patient.
But some people who are not in good health to begin with will have a terrible time, and I feel sorry that they are suffering with it.