Is menopause and mid-life crisest the same thing for women?!


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I think my mom is going through both or one of them because she is very different now. She is 39 and has been having irregular periods. She's been having crazy mood swings and talks about leaving her family. I tell her to talk to her doctor about it but she doesn't want to. What can I do for her? Please help! She also is very concerned with how she looks. And no she is not having an affair.
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Your mom could be in perimenopause. Irregular periods and crazy mood swings are some of the symptoms. She's a bit young, though. You have a good head on your shoulders. Given the behavior you are describing it sounds like she could benefit from a complete physical exam. Have you talked to your dad? If not, I think you should. If anyone can influence her decision to see a doctor it's him.

According to the information I just found on webmd.com she's at the beginning edge for the onset of perimenopause ~ 39 to 51. Check out the link below for more information about perimenopause and menopause. Share the information with your dad.

You are a very bright and caring young person. Your mom is blessed to be loved so much.

God Bless!

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Menopause is a physical thing that can effect your emotions (think of it like puberty in reverse) while a mid-life crisis is primarily emotional. 39 is pretty young for menopause. The average age is 50.

I don't think there's much you can do if she doesn't want to see a doctor or help herself.

No i don't think they are the same. If your mom is going through menopause, it's the reason why she's acting the way she is because her hormones are changing. And she should really see a doctor. Tell her you love her and you're concrened about her health and that you want her to see a doctor to seek help.

Menopause is a physical change with emotional side effects. I think your mom may be a little young for menopause, but stress and life changes can affect her period. Maybe she needs to seek a counselor that can help her with her concerns and mood swings.

Sounds like menopause. But its all chemical. Chemicals can make you do some f-ed up things and she most definately should see someone. I don't think they are the same thing cause my mom went through one and then the other. But it kinda sounds like your mom is going through both at the same time. Just tell her you love her and want her to be happy again and that if she sees someone they can help her get there. Tell her you don't want to see her do something she'd regret because of chemical changes she's going through. Its not fair to anyone, least of all her.

I think a mid-life crisis is more psychological and menopuase is more phsyical. However, I do think that the two can coinside with one another. Her hormones may be out of whack tho. She should go see a doctor.

Soy,in any of its forms like tofu, and soy drinks and miso. Soy has a gentle way of balancing a woman's raging hormones. She should be getting some every day--quite a bit by the sound of it.

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Source(s):
The Wisdom of Menopause by Dr. Christiane Northrop

I would pray to God for your mother to get better and seek help. Also, I would express your concerns with your father and see if a talk with your mom from both of you together will make a difference You can only suggest and can not force your mother to do anything she doesn't want to do. To catch her attention, cry if you have to while explaining how much it's hurting you seeing her this way.

First, your mom should see her Doctor; preferably an gynecologist. Speaking from experience, 39 is a bit early, but it seems women are starting earlier and earlier. Your doctor can have blood drawn to find out where her estrogen level is. This can determine what phase, if any, of menopause she might be ex piecing. Menopause is described as the cessation of menstruation after 1 year. If she is still having a Period, however irregular, she is considered "peri-menopausal" or pre-menopausal. Now, to address this mid-life crisis, I am pretty sure they are two totally different things. I take something called Remifemin which contains herbs and vitamins for a woman's body. I kid you not, they saved me and everyone around me because I started having those same symptoms (except the bleeding) about 1 year ago they are helping me cope. Tell your mom to go to Yahoo Menopause group where she can learn a great deal. The group is run by professionals. Also, please tell her to check with her doctor first to see if she can take over the counter aids - they really work! Good luck, and please be patient with her.
Source(s):
My OBGYN, Yahoo! Menopause, books and magazines
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