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 :)
Better not disappear from Masters Swimming!!! I aspire to swim equally as fast and you are my barometer. Hope to see you at LCM Nationals in Mission Viejo.
I'm not sure if you're talking to me or to Leslie, but if you're using me as a barometer, you're in a whole lot of trouble. I've been Ms. Inconsistency when it comes to my breaststroke...I will definitely be going to MV - I love swimming outdoors in the warm sunshine and I've talked my husband into competing, too.
... see you at LCM Nationals in Mission Viejo.
...I will definitely be going to MV - I love swimming outdoors in the warm sunshine and I've talked my husband into competing, too.
I will see you both at Mission Viejo! :bliss:My family lives just up the road in Long Beach and my friends live south, in San Diego, where I lived for 24 years. I can't wait! :groovy:
At 50, I expect to be joining in on this thread conversation at any time. I'm with Leslie; perimenopause is the pits, when it comes to sleeping. Like you, Leslie, I haven't had good sleep in years... It kills the speed on HIT speed days, that's for sure. Today, I felt :cane:in the water on my 50's. :badday:
Anyone take birth control pills through periomenopause? I'm not sure what I should be expecting. (I am 46 now).
Actually, yes. The medicine prescribed for me is a birth control pill called Jolivette. I'm not taking it for birth control since I had a tubal ligation after the birth of my son. I would think you should feel better than average during the transition with birth control pills since they keep your hormones more level so they don't fluctuate as drastically (the fluctuations get worse close to menopause). Taking this has put an end to the hormone migraines, shortened and reduced the discomfort of my already diminished periods, and I don't really notice any PMS either. I am 49 and started making a transition three years ago, but my symptoms got especially severe this past year.
Also, no particular need to apologize to the men in the group (at least, not in my opinion). I suspect many of us have wives going through menopause, so are, at least sympathetic, if not actually helpful...
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Also, no particular need to apologize to the men in the group (at least, not in my opinion). I suspect many of us have wives going through menopause, so are, at least sympathetic, if not actually helpful...
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Well the good news for me is that I haven't had any sleep or mood problems. My husband is thrilled I'm on the medication because when I had nightly migraines and I had to sit in a chair with a towel on my head, that meant no cooking dinner not to mention other activities...
Leslie, Susan, and Laura Hamel. If I can just stay close to you ladies I will consider my swims a success. Thank you for posting your experiences with peri-menopause and menopause. This "transition" has just begun to enter my life and it blows. But, misery does love company. Keep posting your experiences and potential solutions. They are invaluable.
Well I'm going to try some different things for a meet next weekend, including a "drop" taper. So I should have some more "data" after that. I'm also going to reduce the amount of sports drinks and gels I consume pre-race and stick to water and Cheerios because once I hit a level of sugar I get the shakes. Anyone else have that problem?
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.
Actually, yes. The medicine prescribed for me is a birth control pill called Jolivette. I'm not taking it for birth control since I had a tubal ligation after the birth of my son. I would think you should feel better than average during the transition with birth control pills since they keep your hormones more level so they don't fluctuate as drastically (the fluctuations get worse close to menopause). Taking this has put an end to the hormone migraines, shortened and reduced the discomfort of my already diminished periods, and I don't really notice any PMS either. I am 49 and started making a transition three years ago, but my symptoms got especially severe this past year.
Thanks for sharing your experience, and glad to hear that you've found something that works for you.
Lucky! I think the insomnia is the worst symptom; it can be debilitating.
I'd often not sleep for several nights when the migraines hit. So I feel your pain. It's hard to attack the day with much enthusiasm when you've had no time to rejuvenate.
Leslie, Susan, and Laura Hamel. If I can just stay close to you ladies I will consider my swims a success. Thank you for posting your experiences with peri-menopause and menopause. This "transition" has just begun to enter my life and it blows. But, misery does love company. Keep posting your experiences and potential solutions. They are invaluable.
