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Re: Menopause Symptoms at age 35From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 25 Oct 1997 13:15:33 -0500 (CDT)
At Sat, 25 Oct 1997, Patricia wrote: > >I've been experiencing mild to severe hot flashes, mood swings, night >sweats along with my period getting heavier and lasting 7 days or more. >Could this be the beginning of menopause? Everything I've read suggests >that menopause doesn't begin until age 45 or later. It is certainly possible that you are peri- or post-menopausal. Premature ovarian failure, also called "early menopause" occurs when the ovaries slow or shut down before the age of 40. I have seen cases of this in women in their 20's! The diagnosis is made clinically (by your history and physical exam) and by an FSH level, which will be markedly elevated after menopause. However, hypothyrodism (too little thyroid hormone) can also cause this, so I would suggest that my patients with these symptoms have a TSH blood test performed. The treatment, if you choose, is hormone replacement therapy. (Although I will not delve too much into the subject here, hormone replacement therapy has received bad press lately due to an unfortunate book written by a breast surgeon, Susan Love. Interestinly, I have never met a physician who agrees with her views). Good luck with your evaluation.
-- Ashley Hill D. Ashley Hill, M.D. Associate Director Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Orlando, FL I apologize, but I am unable to answer personal e-mail due to time constraints.
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