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• Cyst on labia

  Question: I have searched the web but the only explanation I can come up with is that I have a sebaceous cyst – I don't think this is the case. I have a cyst on my labia area which is very itchy, sometimes almost unbearable. The doctor didn't seem concerned Read More... Posted Monday, April 23, 2007 10:47 AM by Editor | 2 Comments Filed under: menopause symptoms, vaginal atrophy, vaginal cream, cyst

• Breast cancer and menopause relief

  Question: I had breast cancer 10 years ago. It was low grade, but I was told by my doctor that I was not able to take anything for my menopause. I have hot flashes bad. What can I do to help me with this? Name withheld --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read More... Posted Monday, April 23, 2007 10:46 AM by Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: menopause symptoms, HRT, hormone replacement therapy, breast cancer

• Question about Premarin in low doses

  Question: I am 67 and had been on premarin for at least 14 years when advised to go off by my doctor. I tried for six months, but had severe flushes, trouble sleeping and concentrating, and was tired most the time. Went back on premarin at a low dose Read More... Posted Monday, April 23, 2007 10:44 AM by Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: menopause symptoms, HRT, hormone replacement therapy, Premarin

• Perimenopause side effects

  Question: I'm 51. I have always had regular periods – every 28 days. This year, I skipped a period in March. I then got my period [every month] from April to June. I have not received my period since. I know that I am going through my changes. I have Read More... Posted Monday, April 23, 2007 10:42 AM by Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: perimenopause, menopause symptoms, period, menstruation

• Burning in groin

  Question: I had a hysterectomy at 29 years old, but was left with my ovaries. I do not know if I ever went through menopause, but I am now 51 years old. The past three weeks I have been experiencing a burning sensation in the left groin area. It is not Read More... Posted Monday, April 23, 2007 10:40 AM by Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: menopause symptoms, hysterectomy, ovaries removed

• Menopause Clinic

  Question: Is there a clinic [specializing in menopause] in northern California? Name withheld ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Answer: Contact the Alexander Foundation for Women’s Read More... Posted Monday, April 23, 2007 10:39 AM by Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: menopause symptoms, menopause clinic

• When will I be finished menopause?

  Question: When are you completely finished with menopause? Name withheld -------------------------------------------------------------------- Answer: A good rule of thumb is 24 months after your last period, but it varies. Read More... Posted Monday, April 23, 2007 10:37 AM by Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: perimenopause, menopause symptoms, period, menopause duration

• How long will this last?

  Question: How long does menopause last? Lucy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Answer: Perimenopause can last six years or more. Actual menopause is simply the exact point at which the ovaries Read More... Posted Monday, April 23, 2007 10:36 AM by Editor | 2 Comments Filed under: perimenopause, menopause symptoms, period, menstruation

• Androgen treatments

  Question: I had a hysterectomy in 2000. I was 40 years old at the time. I have no sex drive at all, but I am also on opioids for back pain. Would that affect my sex drive? What kind of medication would you suggest to increase libido. Jewels ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Read More... Posted Monday, April 23, 2007 10:33 AM by Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: menopause symptoms, HRT, hormone replacement therapy, low sex drive

• Menopause and cognitive decline

  Question: I am 55 years old and feel that I am experiencing some degree of cognitive decline, loss of initiative, and some degree of apathy. Will this go away? What can I do? Name withheld --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read More... Posted Monday, April 23, 2007 10:32 AM by Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: perimenopause, menopause symptoms, depression, memory

• Low sex drive and depression

  Question: My wife is almost 48. She is in great physical condition. We had a great relationship until a few months ago. She says she has not started menopause yet and won't for a few more years. However, she seems to be having multiple periods and also Read More... Posted Monday, April 23, 2007 10:31 AM by Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: perimenopause, menopause symptoms, depression, low sex drive

• Am I in perimenopause?

  Question: I am 43 and I’m going through menopause (my doctor did a blood test and said that I was). I have not had a period for four months now and just recently had a period. Is that normal? Name withheld ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read More... Posted Monday, April 23, 2007 10:27 AM by Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: perimenopause, menopause symptoms, period, menopause test

• Is spotting normal?

  Question: I am 47 and sometimes I have spotting between periods. Could this be part of menopause? Name withheld ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Answer: Yes. But it could be something else. If Read More... Posted Monday, April 23, 2007 10:25 AM by Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: mensturation, menopause symptoms, spotting

• Tender nipples

  Question: My breasts are tender; but not the whole breast – just the nipple. Is this common? Name withheld ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Answer: Sorry, but you just haven’t given us enough information Read More... Posted Monday, April 23, 2007 10:24 AM by Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: menopause symptoms, sensitive nipples, breast pain

• Burning eyes

  Question: I have been menopausal for many years, with all of the symptoms. But the one I am concerned about right now is that my eyes are always burning, feeling sore, sometimes gritty. I asked the optometrist about it and he gave me eye drops which really Read More... Posted Monday, April 23, 2007 10:23 AM by Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: perimenopause, menopause symptoms, burning eyes, eye drops