It has not been a pleasant journey. I am 45 and started peri about 8 years ago, made worse with a Lupron shot when I was 42. I evened out for a bit, but in the past two years have been in hot flash hell and all 35 + symptoms. I made a life style change to lose weight and am down 20 so far, eat healthier and exercise daily. I also took up running. I supplement with vitamins, black cohosh and soy and symptoms are still there.
I am looking forward for being one year period free and in menopause, no pregnancy worries, hope the symptoms lessen or go away, looking for a night of uninterupted sleep for the first time in 6 years, loo forward to going through a day without having to change clothes because I sweated through them and oh so much more.
I am one that wants to hang on to her youth, but have decided this next phase of my life will be wonderful!
Great attitude for all that you've been through! Thanks for posting!
