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PerimenopauseFrom: Black (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 27 Aug 1997 19:34:02 -0500
I am 43, a long time smoker, and have always had irregular periods since I had a thyroidectomy at the ageof 22 and have been on thyroid medication (daily) since. Within the last two years, however I have had shorter periods, then longer periods over 8 days(usually during periods of high stress)-not too much change in flow (had a heavier flow a few years back) I'm not sure I've had hot flashes. if so, it's only been one or two, have had night sweats for a while-but husband always feels warm-myabe it's his body heat causing the sweats(?) Earlier this year, I complained to my doctor about weight gain, no energy,etc. she did a blood test on my thyroid medicationlevel and said it was "was all out of whack" She prescribed a higher dose and after 30 days did another blood test which indicated that the level was fine and will check level again (after 6 months) My last two periods were fine. This one is now on day 8-light flow. Could this be my thyroid medication or am I in perimenopause?. ( I mentioned this to another doctor before we switched health plans about the irregular periods, etc. she said exercise at least three x's a week quit smoking, and this could go on for 5-10 years>)
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