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I didn't even notice but I should have been paying attention.
- Menolink all things menopause
- May 5
- 2 min read
My Name and Age
Margaret 65
My MenoJourney Story
Firstly, please don’t hate me. I didn’t notice a thing. I was looking for a plaster in the bathroom cabinet one day and noticed a box of Tampons and suddenly realised I had’t had a period for ages. I couldn’t remember the last time. So I made a note in my diary and forgot all about it until the following year when the note appeared. It was a year since I’d noticed I hadn’t had a period for ages. I was 52 and definitely menopausal.
My best friend is a doctor and she thinks that the amount of exercise I do contributed to me not even noticing. I’ve always loved physical exercise especially running. I run 5k most days, 10k when I have the time and if the weather is so dreadful I can’t face it I’ll do a 45min HIIT class sometimes 2 classes back to back. Most people think I’m mad but I really love it. I even took up Netball when I was 55. I hadn’t played since I left school but I saw a flyer in my local cafe and thought I’d give it a go. OMG I have so much fun. Even though I have broken my ankle and my arm playing over the last few years.
The broken bones were what alerted me and my doctor to the osteoporosis. I’m about to start a new drug that might help with my bone density so fingers crossed it will help. I’m 65 now and its too late for me to go onto HRT but its entirely probable that had I gone on it at 52 my osteoporosis wouldn’t be quite as bad. I’m the generation that thought it gave you breast cancer so it wouldn’t have even crossed my mind to take it even if I had developed unpleasant symptoms.
I wish I had just paid more attention to what going on with my body. It wouldn’t have killed me to keep track of my cycle.
I recommend all menopausal women ensure they get enough calcium and vitamin D. Its cheap to take and its better than a deficiency.
My Symptoms
None but now I have osteoperosis
What Worked
Products or Advice That Worked
Vitamin D
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What Didn't Work - Beware
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I wish I'd known....
Pay attention to your body because no one else will do it for you.
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