"Menopausal" symptoms causing issues with exercising

[thekarens]

Yeah, that's why I put "menopausal" in quotes. That was the exact word the nurse used when she called and I guess she meant perimenopause. Maybe she didn't think I'd know that word.

I can always ride with the 25 mile group that has one stop in the middle of the ride, but might have to skip the longer groups because none of them stop more than once or I could just make my own route ☺

[Helene2013]

I'm in my early 50s, no periods since last October (double-yeah).

I have not "suffered" from anything yet, but the hot flashes (mostly at night).

I did not get the bloating, weight gain (in fact I'm losing but not because of this - just better eating and moving some more). I feel I am less patient, but it may just be because I sleep poorly. Nothing new there for me!

The only thing I had was very, but very sore left breast for a good 2-3 weeks about 3 weeks ago. Nothing anymore.

My doc had me done a special blood panel for peri (or menopause) and all came back ok.

Hoping you all will get over this. Must be very annoying.