Perimenopause is one of those life transitions that is easier to understand in retrospect. When you are in the “heat of it” so to speak, it’s hard to see the scope of its impact on our health and life.
Now that I’m nearly menopausal, I can look back, wide-eyed and in awe and how powerful it was in my day to day existence. I think it’s reach is just too difficult to measure while we are going through it.
I can’t suggest soy milk strongly enough for your hot flashes. It really quelled mine. I continue to drink it even though I’m not getting hot flashes so much anymore. Perhaps that is why. 
Magnolia
]]>Yes, the *average* age for menopause is 52. Average of course means there are people older and younger than that, else 52 wouldn’t be the *average*.
I am 53, nearly 54. I still get cycles. Not as regularly as I used to and they are getting lighter and lighter with each passing month. Sometimes I will skip two or three months and then get another. But, menopause, as you may already know, is the cessation of cycles for 12 consecutive months. So, if you go three or four months without a period and then you get one again, you essentially start over in counting those 12 months.
I am thankful that mine are getting lighter and less frequent, but I would LOVE for them to go away already!!
Magnolia
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Cyndy ]]>
It’s been a long time since I’ve taken Remifemin. I seem to remember taking it nightly. But, I was taking the sleep forumula, so one would certainly take it nightly. Since we’re not talking any hormone interaction, my gut says it should be fine taking it daily for any of your symptoms. Obviously, the progesterone needs to be taken with your cycle. But, I would think you would be fine taking the Remifemin daily. However, you can certainly consult with your doctor if you need more reassurance.
Thanks for stopping by.
Magnolia
Don’t overlook soy for your hot flashes and night sweats. I drank two 8 oz glasses per day (and still drink it quite regularly) and it knocked out my hot flashes pronto. In fact, it was the only thing that worked.
I’ve written a couple of other posts around here somewhere on soy for hot flashes, so be sure and check them out.
I use Oasis Serene progesterone and it has 1500 mg per 2 ounce jar. It has done WONDERS for me. I *do* have a stake in the company though. Thanks for letting me know about Heartland. I’m always looking for good products to recommend to readers.
thank you very much for stopping by and if I can help in anyway, please do not hesitate to let me know.
Magnolia
]]> My MD and local pharmacist would like to put me on an anti-depressant for the hot flashes but I chose to try Remefemin at this point so I’ll post again after I’ve used it about 3-4 weeks. I’m very frustrated that the medical community continues to offer nothing but “drugs” and does little to assist me to find a “natural” solution to these hot flashes. I need to stay away from BHRT estrogen because of my mother’s breast cancer when she was the age that I am now.
]]>I’m not sure why Remefemin is not recommended for those with fibroids, but it’s a good topic to research. Particularly if I discuss it on my blog. that’s for passing on that information.
Are you *sure* you can’t afford bio-identical hormones? I know they are expensive (believe me, I know ), but sometimes we have to cut one thing out to have something else. I dunno. Just a thought.
What are the symptoms that you are seeking help for with Remifemin? There may be other things I can recommend.
Magnolia
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