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Q's and A's about message board, blog, the chat room and Web site

Miscellaneous / Announcements

Am I Starting Perimenopause?

How Do I Know If This Is Menopause?

"Am I Losing My Mind?"

The most common expression uttered by women during menopause

How Are We (Power Surge) Doing?

We would Love To Hear How Power Surge has helped you!

Menopause: Before, During And After

Your experience with pre, peri and/or postmenopause

My Doctor (Or Other Health Care Practitioner)

Your experience with doctors and/or other health care practitioners since entering peri/postmenopause

How Menopause Has Affected My Life

How has the "change" changed you?

An Open Menopause Journal

A Place To Journal Your Menopause Experience

General Issues (Non-Menopausal)

Topics on other issues unrelated to menopause

Power Surges / Hot Flashes / Cold Flashes / Hot Flushes

Discussion about one of the first and most common symptoms of perimenopause (and oftentimes postmenopause) - hot flashes (hot flushes), also known as power surges (tm)

Night Sweats / Day Sweats

For those who suffer from drenching night, day and afternoon sweats. This forum also covers excessive sweating, perspiration and the treatments available for treating them

Mood Swings / Irritability / Anger / RAGE!

A discussion of common menopausal symptoms of mood swings, irritability, increased anger, feelings of inappropriate or uncontrollable anger, RAGE and the behavior that accompanies these issues

Palpitations / Heart Issues / Hypertension

Palpitations is a common vasomotor symptom of fluctuating hormone levels. This forum is for discussions about palpitations (PVC's), Arythmia, Skipped heartbeat, hypertension, medications and/or natural treatments for these issues

Internal Shaking

Internal Shaking: The tremor/earthquake-like feelings women experience during the menopause transition and how to treat this symptom

Anxiety / Stress / Nervousness

The high levels of anxiety often associated with hormonal changes. Generalized Anxiety.

Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder, Fears, Phobias, Apprehension

Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder, Fears, Phobias, Apprehension and their relation to menopause

Depression (Menopause Related) / Anti-depressants / The Blues / Sadness

Discussion of depression commonly associated with peri/postmenopause, natural treatments and/or anti-depressants. See forum, Living With Mental & Physical Health Disorders Plus Menopause! for bi-polar disorder, more severe cases of depression and other mental health disorders

Living With Serious Mental And/Or Physical Health Disorders Plus Menopause!

The added burden of living with mental and physical health disorders while going through menopause, i.e., bi-polar disorder, OCD, auto-immune disorders, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid & osteoarthritis, MS, chronic fatigue syndome, et al.

Insomnia / Sleep Disorders / Fatigue

Insomnia, broken sleep, lack of sleep, any type of sleep disorder, plus fatigue and the results sleep deprivation brings

Headaches / Migraines / Hypertension

Headaches / migraines are very common during the menopause years

Men, This One Is For You!

A forum where men can discuss their experiences with their wives' or partners' menopause. This forum is the only forum where men can post. Women are welcome to respond to men's posts.

Cholesterol / Triglycerides And Medications / Treatments

Elevated cholesterol, lipid profile frequently associated with diminishing estrogen and treatments available

Postmenopause

Postmenopause, or "in menopause" -- the years following perimenopause

Sexual Issues / Libido / Testosterone

Lost or diminished sexual desire during peri and postmenopause / remedies

Your Skin: Dryness, Itching, Vaginal Dryness, Disorders, Discomfort

Skin dryness, pain, disorders, vaginal dryness, atrophic vaginitis, yeast infections plus how vaginal issues affect your sex life

Alternative Medicine / Vitamins / Herbs

Alternative medicine in treating menopause symptoms

Weight, Weight Gain, Eating Disorders, Fitness

Weight gain, Eating Disorders, Emotional eating and fitness

Revival Soy / Soy Isoflavones

Soy isoflavones (Revival Soy Protein) in treating menopause symptoms

Synthetic Hormones - HRT

Synthetic hormone therapy (i.e., Premarin, Prempro)

Bioidentical, Natural Hormones - BHRT

Bioidentical / Natural hormone therapy discussion

Premature / Early Menopause / Surgical Menopause / Hysterectomy

Devoted to those going through early menopause, plus the issues associated with surgical menopause/hysterectomy.

Cancer: Breast, Ovarian, Cervical And Other Cancer Issues

Discussion of various types of cancer we are all vulernable to

Osteoporosis / Bone Loss

Osteoporosis and caring for our bones as we age

Progesterone, All Forms

Progesterone: Natural, synthetic (progestins), prescribed and over the counter

Joint Aches and Pain / Arthritis

Arthritis, rheumatics, bones and joints aching

Memory Loss / Forgetfulness / Foggy Thinking / Verbal Slips

Hmm.... I forgot what this forum is about!

Bleeding / Heavy Bleeding / Menstrual Problems

Bleeding problems during peri and postmenopause. Issues involved with menstrual problems.

Fibroids / Cysts / Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Discussions about fibroids, cysts, polyps and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Positive Menopause Experiences

What's the positive side of menopause?

Other Menopause Issues

Menopause symptoms which may be related to menopause or not, but have no individual forums

Other Midlife Health Issues

Other Midlife health issues for which there is no specific forum. This relates to health issues not necessarily caused by nor associated with menopause. Example: issues such as thyroid, gynecological, pap smear results, breast issues, mammogram results, dry eyes, eye/vision problem, dizziness, disequilbrium, and anything not covered by a specific forum. Look for articles in the Educate Your Body Library. You can also Ask The Experts about various health conditions that concern you.

Humor, Trivia & Other Distractions

The lighter side of these tumultuous years

Relationships At Midlife

How menopause affects our relationships

Looking Good During Menopause

Tips for looking good during menopause which may help you feel better

Spirit, Sound, Affirmations

Soothing the menopausal soul by empowering women with affirmations, music and quotes

Natural Relaxation & Healing Therapies

Reiki, Meditation, Reflexology, Yoga ...

NEW: The 30's Betwixt & Between Forum

A haven for 30 somethings to discuss the special issues involved with being 30-39

NEW: The 40's UP & Down (And Sometimes Upside Down) Forum

A haven for 40 something's to discuss the special issues involved with being 40-49

NEW: The 50's Fabulous (And Sometimes Frantic) Forum

A haven for 50 something's to discuss the special issues involved with being 50-59

NEW: The 60+ "Look At Me, Hear Me Roar" Forum

A haven for 60+ something's to discuss the special issues involved with being 60 plus

Current World Events

Discussion of events around the world. Please review the board guidelines: religious and political discussions are prohibited

The Entertainment World

People, Events, Movies, Celebrities, Gossip!

BIRTHDAYS!!

Wishing Your Meno-Sisters Happy Birthday

Holidays

Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, New Year, Easter, Jewish New Year ...

Milestones / Anniversaries / Births / Grandchildren

Sharing memorable special moments

Power Surge Brag Board

Power Surge Awards, Accolades and Pride

Sending Prayers

Prayers for illness or those who have suffered the loss of a family member or friend

Needing Encouragement

When you need encouragement coping with life's problems

The Board About Nothing

Our Lives Are More Than Menopause

General & Menopause Chit-Chat

New Home of, "What's Your Symptom Today?"

Poetry and Other Self-Expression, Books, Et Al

Making rhyme and reason of it all with poetry you enjoy or have written, books and authors you like.