I began having hot flashes and night sweats a few weeks ago and it occurred to me (well, it's occurred to me many times the last few years, but I've been ignoring myself ) that some of the other symptoms I've been experiencing the last several years may have been due to perimenopause.

These symptoms include ovarian pain & breast tenderness before periods; anger, frustration, impatience & sadness before periods; raging appetite especially for carbs & sweets; loss of libido;  missed period every 5 or 6 months. I'll be 42 next week.

I'm curious to know if symptoms generally come in any particular order.... I'm wondering if I'm near the beginning, middle or end of this.

ohnonowwhat,first i have to say....i love your name!!!!! to answer your question...if you read more on these boards...dearest says it best. " the only consistant thing about menopause is its consistantly inconsistant " sounds like peri to me!!!

I didn't know there was a beginning, middle or end to this... I thought there was just ongoing or chronic.  :wink:   I am 54 and have been peri for several years.  :(

Just as I suspected.... it's over when it's over, eh?

In reading over the boards a bit I learned that thyroid problems can cause the same symptoms. I had a surgical thyroid biopsy some years ago.

Anyway, Dr. appt. next Friday to see which it is.

Thanks for your help.

Ohno... what a great name.  :biggrin:   Good luck at the doc.  :)