What To Expect When One Is "Menopausing" ?
Been There, Done That ?According to Wikipedia:
Menopause, also known as the climacteric, is the time in most women's lives when menstrual periods stop permanently, and they are no longer able to have children , a natural change that typically occurs between 45 and 55 years of age. It can occur earlier in those who smoke tobacco. Other causes include surgery that removes both ovaries, or some types of chemotherapy. At the physiological level, menopause happens because of a decrease in the ovaries' production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Symptoms:
* Dyspareunia is painful s*xual intercourse due to medical or psychological causes. The pain can primarily be on the external surface of the genitalia, or deeper in the pelvis upon deep pressure against the cervix. It can affect a small portion of the vulva or va*ina or be felt all over the surface
* Vaginal dryness
* Atrophic vaginitis (also known as vaginal atrophy, vulvovaginal atrophy, or urogenital atrophy) is an inflammation of thevagina (and the outer urinary tract) due to the thinning and shrinking of the tissues, as well as decreased lubrication. These symptoms are due to a lack of the reproductive hormone estrogen.
Other physical symptoms of menopause include: lack of energy, joint soreness, stiffness, back pain, breast enlargement, breast pain, heart palpitations, headache, dizziness, dry, itchy skin, thinning, tingling skin, weight gain, urinary incontinence, urinary urgency, interrupted sleeping patterns, heavy night sweats, hot flashes.
Psychological symptoms include: anxiety, poor memory, inability to concentrate, depressive mood, irritability,mood swings,less interest in s*xual activity.
Yes, Yes, we all know about menopause...
This blog is not to educate others about menopause...as I haven't experienced it yet...not looking forward to it tho! 'Was sitting with friends yesterday and this topic came up. Most of my friends here in Jordan are either going through menopause or were already there. Symptoms they are going/went through are exactly what I read about on the internet and books but in most "s*xual" topics here on blogs and forum, many women who are past the menopausal age claimed to be "hotter" after menopause...this is contradicting science and what I've heard from those who went through it ...makes me wonder if they're simply BSing and "wet dreaming" here ? Many here claimed to be very sexually active after menopause...more than ever and looking for a nicely packaged hot tall, dark and handsome man who has all the right qualities...won't settle for less than great sex...seriously?
Here is a great place to read and learn from the experiences of others but it seems many here are in denial of their decline and failures in life...who are we kidding ?
Most of my friends who are going through menopause or been there said that they're no longer interested in dating...menopause makes them feel sexually unattractive and "old". This doesn't make me look forward to my menopausal days at all
For the men:
Would you date a woman who's going through menopause and experiencing those symptoms above ?
Comments (144)
experienced it Love em anyway
How did you survived those menopausal symptoms ? I meant of those ladies you've dated...
It's really a horrible occurrence for a woman...in every facet of their lives. Some women sweat so much they have to change their PJ's 3 times a night (and they're drenched). I know a woman who use to carry a battery operated fan and in the middle of the conversation she would whip it out and you would stand there in total amazement. Every Pharma working on a cure, but there are just too many pathologies that they just can't find one drug cures all.........exercise is very important to reduce the symptoms.......
I have a friend who sweat a lot too..she's back in America now but she sweats a lot even when it's snowing
So, would you date a woman who's having those symptoms ? I wan't to weigh my options now
That's very nice of you...someone sure is very lucky to have you.
But...
What about your share of "understanding" ? Would you put up for years giving all the "understanding" and not getting any in return ?
I'm dead serious about the above.......
I think Hillary handled Lewinsky well
women...root of all trouble? I thought we're the peace keepers
That approach worked for me
I think it differs with each woman.
What are going to do about it ? I don't think we can run away from it...better be prepared and face it when the time comes
I really didn't explain that very well, but I will go hunting for the article, I may have saved it on Pinterest.
Yes, we are all different and one doesn't have to experience all those symptoms...
I've seen friends in their 60s loving and enjoying their life more than those a lot younger than them.
I believe it's in the way you accept and handle those symptoms and the support system you have around you...
trousers two sizes too big, and a pair of white shoes. Then I am going to drive with my left hand
indicator on for two weeks.
That's very honest of you, I respect that
Honest opinions from men and knowing what they think could certainly make us women aware of many things...perhaps helps us a lot to accommodate some changes or lots of changes in life...for happier ending
Never read a list of symptoms! You'll have cause to worry.
Medical knowledge will catch up with real knowledge and experience eventually.
SERIOUSLY?
You know my life and my experiences better than I do?
Sheesh.
Because they know they will have a best-before-date.
You will dump them the moment they go through a natural cycle of human life.
I personally would prefer somebody who is with me through the bad as well as the good times, as I would be for him.
ELEG. Has also just confirmed it that you don't want to believe older women and are just putting them down.
As for the men here quoting scientific facts unless you've experienced it yourself it's obvious that you haven't met the right women.
To you all..
You're one of the lucky few I've seen worse...when my friends are giving in to those symptoms, I try to be very understanding and patient too
So, CH don't bank on the average age of 51...... just to brighten up your day since you've been getting blasted lately....
So you're experiencing it too...I hope you get all the loving and understanding you deserve