Menopause support: Introduce yourself and connect

Posted by Kelly, Moderator @klp, Dec 15, 2025

Welcome to the menopause support group on Mayo Clinic Connect.

This is a welcoming, safe place for anyone going through the stages of menopause, including perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. You’re invited to share your experiences, ask questions big or small, and offer encouragement to others walking a similar path.

Please take these steps to participate in the group:

Follow the group.
Browse the topics.
Use the group search to find answers to your questions.
Introduce yourself.

No matter where you are in your journey, you’re invited to join the conversation and connect with others.

Let’s chat. Why not start by introducing yourself? Everyone experiences menopause differently -- what's your experience been like?
Do you have a question to ask or a story to share?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Menopause Support Group.

atanage | @atanage | Jul 13 1:45pm

Feral is a good way to describe it!

lehanne | @lehanne | 4 days ago

Hi, my name is Lehanne and I'm 62. I am 12 years post menopause. At this stage has anyone else experienced severe/worsening muscle and joint pain? I had a total hysterectomy six months ago (uncontrollable bleeding) so no more progesterone. I am still estrogen depleted so continue to take 3mg of estrogen daily. Muscle and joint pain continue to be debilitating and significantly reducing my quality of life. I have been to several specialists to rule out other causes (arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, etc.).