So who would knows about perimenopause and menopause then .. and how come we aren't taught / don't discuss in advance

[Twiglett]

OK I'm 40 so possibly in reach of the perimenopause which I understand can start 10 years before the menopause

I've had a bug that is also giving me hot sweats, I've also been raging more than normal

I've ordered a book that has been recommended to me but I know nothing

(much as I knew nothing about my cycle 'til I read Toni Weschler's book)

eww ewww ewww

no-one TELLS us this stuff, Twiglett is right. I can't ask mn for a peri-menopausal/menopause section, I'm in denial too much for that. I'd have it on my ignore list as it doesn't apply to me, oh no.

I think there's a book by Jenni Murray too, isn't there?

Oh go on then Pruni, you can be in the clique too, although you look much younger than 35, I think they must be lying about your FSH Going through all that hormonal stuff so often must be dreadful, actually.

Actually I am deeply reassured by the getting words wrong thing, I always assume it's early onset dementia because my father has it, I would far rather it be the menopause.

Lol at getting a section and then all having on "ignore"- almost worth it just for that.

AH now Jenni Murray I could read. Isn't it called is it me or is it hot in here?

That's right I think www- putting a jolly spin on things

You see I already sweat a lot (you wanted to know that didn't you?) - when I hit the menopause I'll need a life jacket!

Ah yes, THIS is our book your book I mean That and grumpy old women which I read recently and made me laugh out loud on the train

But I don't like Amazon's suggestions that I also buy Mad Miriam with it, I didn't listen to her when I was pregnant I certainly won't when I become peri menopausal

That jenni murray is looking a bit puffy with her granny specs on that book jacket. I was thinking of something with a ... younger feel

(I got your joke, kerry. My brain was going too slow to make a response though)

Loss of SOH is probably another symptom KerryMum.

Oooh look - Menopause: the Musical. And isn't there a Fascinating Aida song too?

pinetreedog you're making me laugh a lot.
Wot, would you prefer someone who's the age I feel?

I'd like to read a book on the menopause by Jamie Oliver. He's a cheery, simple young man who puts a smile on my (dry-skinned) face

I remember Fascinating Aida. And Dillie Keane was one of them and is now a Grumpy Old Woman isn't she. I have a book of poems or something by them somewhere I think.

Look I'm clinging on to my 40's by a very slender thread, and I am still in denial.

So waht am I doing reading this thread

I was never here.....

I never liked Facinating Aida. They were always old crones.

iota, are you nearly 50 then?

Doggie

Don't just come out with like that, I need time to adjust.

That sent an arrow through my heart

Fascinating Aida have a song called hot in here for women of a certain age

Iota - you could be our leader and mentor.

at old crones!

I do think its very amusing the way we all hide behind humour and farce to avoid facing up to something that should possibly be empowering

imagine .. no more pmt, cramps, periods, starting periods when not expecting to and wearing white trousers on a train (just me?)

sorry, iota. I was thinking aloud really