Community Posts, Tips & Support on Menopause

Honest, unfiltered, and in real-time: what women like you are talking about. Peanut group chats, support, and posts on Menopause.

Do you have sex on your period?

I have my period half the time (comes every 2 weeks, lasts for 7 days). Doctor can't fix it. Husband refuses to have sex with me. I want to see how common that is.

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Hot flush

Hi fellow mums. Does anyone else struggle with hot flushes in the morning? I’m in my 30s so I don’t think it’s related to menopause as I have struggled either this for years. It just feels tougher to deal with now as I don’t get any time to “cool down” with a baby and needing to get ready for work. Would be grateful...

Incognito
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Periods at 53..

Is there anyone who is getting their cycles post 50 years..I'm 53 ...got periods after 2 and a half months ..baffling.... completely all over the place...🥺

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To Organize or Design?

As I review my emails and pictures too I see many opportunities to implement some organizing strategies. These electronic spaces get crowded too! But organizing by design can be fun too. It’s all about developing a system that works for you! Now tell us, what brings out the Marie Kondo in you? Along with your projec...

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Gel & utrogestan

Hi I got the gel & this ,do I take them both at the same time ? Sorry it says on the box 3&4 Th week ?? I’m so confused help

Incognito
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Periods

Does anyone experience irregular periods and what causes this as I’ve been getting my periods every two weeks which I’m starting to think is abnormal. I went to gp about this they said it’s nothing to worry about however I’m very concerned.

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Acne... hormones...

Was told this year at 37 that I am in perimenopause. It was tough to hear at a young age but ultimately decided to go with the Mirena IUD for now. The past few weeks (have had the IUD for 2 mo) I have felt like a middle school girl... emotions up and down, frustrated easily and crying at random things. Also, I notic...

Incognito
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Faint Line?

Is this okay for a 9dpo 5 days before period? Seems so faint!

Incognito
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Anything natural / herbal that helps with PMS?

My period is due today. Last night I had awful bloating and felt exhausted. This morning I've cried over little things and getting stressed and angry over any little inconvenience. I don't get this that often so I'm looking for something to help.

Incognito
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Chicago

Anyone in here in Chicago

J
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New bee

Please anyone how this app work

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Something is seriously wrong with me.

I have so much pent up anger and frustration at the world. Everything is going wrong. I feel trapped, lonely, misunderstood, useless, tired and depressed, but also full of energy...if that makes any sense. I'm perimenopausal so my hormones are everywhere. I have had a series of unfortunate events happen to me in t...

J
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TTC with hypothyroidism

Anyone ttc with hypothyroidism? I’ve had no period for almost 4 months 😭

M
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Losing weight during perimenopause

Has anyone any tips for losing weight during Perimenopause ? I exercise regularly and try and eat a healthy diet, but seem to put weight on rather than lose it 🤣

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HOT flashes 8 months postpartum??

I have been having the worst hot flashes for the past few weeks and my baby just turned 8 months. I've read that hot flashes are normal right after giving birth, but is it normal to experience it 8 months later? My period returned months ago but the hot flashes just started recently so I'm not sure if it's hormones ...

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Menopause or pregnancy??

Hi, I know I’m going to sound silly but could do with some advice. I am 47 and on the whole have regular periods still, have been experiencing the mood swings, blurry vision, trouble sleeping and memory issues associated with perimenopause but fortunately nothing else yet. So … my period is a few days late ( still w...

Incognito
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Irregular period 16 months PP

My periods are super irregular. My cycle is only 19 days. Anyone else?

Incognito
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Be Original eww

When women can’t be authentic they choose to be like others, pathetic losers 🤣🤣🤣🤣 embarrassing!

Incognito
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Cycle lasting longer then usual

Anyone ever have their cycle for 12 days im freaking tf out

J
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Heavier periods post partum

My periods seem to be heavier post partum - anyone else?

Incognito
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