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Posted by 122296 on July 22, 2002, at 22:49:24
Does anyone have information on premature menopause? Are there websites available that could enlighten me? I'm not sure if I have depression or anxiety eventhough I am on Zoloft. You see, I never asked my family doctor what was wrong with me. I just told her about my symptoms and she prescribed Zoloft. The medicine helped and I have been taking the minimum dosage for five years. I have made an appointment to see a psychiatrist. I hope she will be able to diagnose what is wrong with me. or Should I see another type of professional doctor?
Posted by hildi on July 23, 2002, at 22:38:03
In reply to Premature menopause or not?, posted by 122296 on July 22, 2002, at 22:49:24
Its called 'pre-menopause', or in my case it called perimenopause (because I'm probably a little older than you and I am in the beginnings of it). Definately talk to your MD/gyne! This is something you psychiatrist is not trained for, if it is hormone related. You can talk to your pdoc, too, but do not exclude the MD, first.
Trust me, there are many of us that wish psychiatrists were trained in the reproductive system and endocrine system, but thier not. A good gyne/MD is the best to discuss this with- for the answers, to get tests, meds, etc . .
Then you can talk to your pdoc about it- maybe some of what your feeling is mental or meds related. The pdoc can add thier own insite. and you get a wider prespective. Also, go to the book store and pick yourself up a good book, or two, on womens health. There are some good books by women doctors, go for those. This is the best way to begin, I believe, than just starting on the web. There is too much unscientific information on the internet and many people cannot tell what is credible and what is not.
Take care,
Hildi
Posted by OddipusRex on July 24, 2002, at 9:55:04
In reply to Premature menopause or not?, posted by 122296 on July 22, 2002, at 22:49:24
http://www.earlymenopause.com/whatis.htm
This is an excellent site.
Posted by hildi on July 24, 2002, at 13:24:47
In reply to Re: Premature menopause or not? » 122296, posted by OddipusRex on July 24, 2002, at 9:55:04
Thanks for posting this site- this looks interesting. I'm up for any and all info I can get on menopause, hormones and the brain, at this point.
Thanks again,
Hildi
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