Let's talk about perimenopause, menopause and post menopause
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The sleep supplements prescribed by the endocrinologist did not help.
I was still unable to sleep properly for at least 2-3 days, before I KO on the 4th day.
This cycle repeats itself on the 5th day.
During this time, I religiously resume the intake the folic acid and fish oil supplements (OTC, not the sleep supplements) every morning.
I started to sleep better from 27-Apr, 10 days after my endocrine appointment on 17-Apr.
I go to bed by 10.30pm, take around an hour to fall asleep (checked with hubby), briefly wake up around 2-3am, fall back to sleep again at dunno what time, wake up around 6.30am to make breakfast for ah boy (dun ask me why), go back to bed again, fully wake up by 7.30am, then laze in bed till 8am.
Other than sleeping issue, I have become more sensitive to cold environment. Now I wear long pants to NTUC if we go grocery shopping at night. I also bring along a cardigan to wear when I take the MRT.
No change in appetite.
No mood swings.
The last time I went for the blood test to determine levels of Estradiol, LH, FSH was in 2015.
The indices were within the respective normal range.
The next blood test for these is scheduled this Aug. -
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Daily intake of 1000mg of evening primrose oil works well for me. Before I took it over a yr ago, I had mood swings, hot flushes, back aches, headaches, heart palpitations, fatigue, lethargy, bad temper, just to name a few of my peri menopause symptoms. These symptoms are greatly reduced after I heeded a dr’s advice to try evening primrose oil. Daily exercise is also very helpful.
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naggo-nitemare:
Daily intake of 1000mg of evening primrose oil works well for me. Before I took it over a yr ago, I had mood swings, hot flushes, back aches, headaches, heart palpitations, fatigue, lethargy, bad temper, just to name a few of my peri menopause symptoms. These symptoms are greatly reduced after I heeded a dr's advice to try evening primrose oil. Daily exercise is also very helpful.
Would you mind sharing:
How was your health and lifestyle before the onset of perimenopause?
How was your perimenopause confirmed?
In the articles I read up recently, most articles suggested that a healthy lifestyle could minimize discomforts associated with perimenopause.
The family TCM also advised me to increase my exercise levels, decrease my food intake and avoid cold food/ drinks/ sweet treats. -
Wow :thankyou: naggo-nitemare. Will stock up evening primrose oil at the next available chance - I like to be well-prepared for all the 'just-in-case's.
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sky minecrafter:
Hi, :grphug: I don't think about menopausal issues seriously, not yet, but I do realise I tend to get headaches more easily this year (a new ailment-experience!). To me, it's ageing 吧, so I'd commit more time to rest (am a workaholic & had been used to 3hr sleep routines for years) & keep paracetamol on hand!
Rickety joints is another issue - after seeing ngl's (eons ago) post on Viartril, I'd keep a stock of that plus calcium supplements (on the lactose intolerant side & can't seem to fit soya milk in the diet). Bone health is important. 
3 hours!!! :udawoman: -
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