I am experiencing a very uncomfortable feminine transition, which has sent me reeling with migraines, fatigue and muscle aches. The treatment I've been given (low dose progestin) prevents the headaches and improved my energy level, but these days when I race, I feel more like a pack-a-day smoker than Hercules, which is killing my motivation to compete.
I'm wondering if any of you have had (are having) similar experiences and how you're handling it. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences :)
Well the good news for me is that I haven't had any sleep or mood problems.
Lucky! I think the insomnia is the worst symptom; it can be debilitating. I've been forced to take a sleep aid so that I don't wake up all night long. My thyroid simultaneously went haywire a few years ago (also common during peri-menopause), took forever to diagnose, and I've finally got that under control. I think fixing that problem has materially contributed to better performance in the last year.
My husband tried to claim that men suffer from manopause. I'm sure they have declining testosterone (just as women do). But I have absolutely no sympathy as he sleeps like a baby!
I don't have any problem with sports drinks and gels. But I have to watch the amount of caffeine I consume and not overdo.
Well the good news for me is that I haven't had any sleep or mood problems.
Lucky! I think the insomnia is the worst symptom; it can be debilitating. I've been forced to take a sleep aid so that I don't wake up all night long. My thyroid simultaneously went haywire a few years ago (also common during peri-menopause), took forever to diagnose, and I've finally got that under control. I think fixing that problem has materially contributed to better performance in the last year.
My husband tried to claim that men suffer from manopause. I'm sure they have declining testosterone (just as women do). But I have absolutely no sympathy as he sleeps like a baby!
I don't have any problem with sports drinks and gels. But I have to watch the amount of caffeine I consume and not overdo.
