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Not yet menopausal at 58 and 5 months

Women's Health | Last Active: Jun 22, 2022 | Replies (10)
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@stephmgfinca

Hi (again) Teresa,

Sorry, I should have read the link BEFORE my first reply!

I have never had hot flashes or mood swings or anything but the irregular periods that started at 57 and really terrible insomnia.

Reading through all the possible causes of this late onset, the only thing left is abnormally high estrogen levels. Since I have a family history of breast cancer, and didn't have kids, this needs to be taken seriously.

I wonder why my doctors were so dismissive of my concerns (?)

Anyway, again, thanks very much, as now I am going to get a little pushy in terms of having them run labs for me.

XO

Stephanie

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jun 18, 2022

@stephmgfinca

I'm glad to hear that you have such a good endocrinologist, I have one as well and I think they are the best specialists available. It's good to know that the Hashimoto's is well controlled.

I'm glad that you are thinking of pushing for some more testing. That is probably a good idea. It is important that each patient educate themselves on health issues and also advocate for themselves. There are times when doctors are dismissive and it is important to push for what we need.

I hope you post after your next appointment. I would like to hear if you have any answers.

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