WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2002: Re: Perimenopause at 35?

Re: Perimenopause at 35?

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 12 Apr 2002 22:17:07 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 12 Apr 2002, Celia wrote: >
>I will be 36 this August. This year I have put on 10 pounds,( a huge
>weight gain for my usual size 6 frame) and while my periods are regular,
>I've been experiencing fatigue, depression and two weeks a month of PMS
>symptoms (swollen breasts, cramps, bloating, severe irritability...etc.

this could be signs of thyroid imbalance

>)
>
>It's gotten so bad, that I cry all time for a week before my period.

PMS increases in our mid to late 30s (and early 40s, believe me)

I >have two small children who suffer through it with me every month. And
>I'm so sick of feeling sick & tired & grumpy for half the month. I eat
>well and exercise regularly...What is going on w/ my body? What hormone
>tests should I request my doctor take at my next visit to rule out
>perimenopause?

your doctor should know what tests to order

(It should be noted also, that I have anticardiolipin >syndrom and a progesterone deficiancy which has cause infertility in the
>past). Please help.

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

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