Menopause started creeping up on me 11 years ago. During my first year, my doctor tried to put me on HRT; however, I had adverse reactions, even to soy-based "natural" therapy. Well, needless to say, I've endured years of hot flashes (and they can be as funny as unsettling), gradual weight gain (went from 110 to 150 lbs), chronic insomnia, decreased libido (but, I couldn't care less about that, I'm just too busy), and what we thought was a thyroid issue (but nothing panned out, in spite of the swollen gland).
So, I became a distance runner at around age 50. I'd rather than than take meds, any day. The most annoying issue has been persistent weight and not being able to shed it.
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Menopause started creeping up on me 11 years ago. During my first year, my doctor tried to put me on HRT; however, I had adverse reactions, even to soy-based "natural" therapy. Well, needless to say, I've endured years of hot flashes (and they can be as funny as unsettling), gradual weight gain (went from 110 to 150 lbs), chronic insomnia, decreased libido (but, I couldn't care less about that, I'm just too busy), and what we thought was a thyroid issue (but nothing panned out, in spite of the swollen gland).
So, I became a distance runner at around age 50. I'd rather than than take meds, any day. The most annoying issue has been persistent weight and not being able to shed it.
February 27, 2009 - 5:18pmThis Comment
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