Another Menopause Question

[tiggerblue10]

I've been suffering with anxiety for several years now and I just wanted to know if there is a link between that an the early onset of menopause. Can anxiety accelerate when it starts or is it totally unconnected?

[scorpiojo]

https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/menopause/menopause-and-depression

[ummmm]

I don't think this question can be answered. Two of my kids suffer with it. One boy (23) one girl (27) they are perfectly healthy and have no idea what causes it (I have an idea though)

I started to suffer with it after a hospital stay so mine can be explained.

[ummmm]

*can't be answered

[tiggerblue10]

Thanks Jo.

I was wondering if it was the other way round and whether anxiety could trigger early menopause. Basically, since the anxiety started brought on by certain things going on in my life, my cycle has been irregular since after I had Little Tiggs, 10 years ago. I had him at 39.

[ummmm]

Ignore my typos...the TV is on.

[Old_Geezer]

They seem a little young to be going through the menopause, especially the boy.

[pixie374]

Menopause can cause anxiety (as can many other things). I don't think anxiety brings on early menopause though.

[Mamyalynne]

If you are prone to anxiety then any physiological changes can increase the occurrence - but as said there's no real proven formula only anecdotal case histories.

[pixie374]

The peri-menopause usually starts in your 30s, so maybe coincidence.

[tiggerblue10]

I don't suffer with hot flushes or sweats but I get palpitations on a regular basis. Can HRT help with the palpitations?

[ummmm]

OG...you're so hilarious!!! NOT

For any doubt...they both suffer anxiety with no relation to the menopause.

It can creep up for reasons unknown.

[ummmm]

Tigger...I'm on meds completely unrelated to the menopause but they also work with anxiety. Go to your GP.

[tiggerblue10]

Good idea. I'll make an appointment.

Cheers all

[scorpiojo]

Tigs, have you had your thyroid levels tested?

[tiggerblue10]

No. Maybe I'll ask about that as well.

[bednobs]

i dont think 49 is early per se for menopause is it?

[tiggerblue10]

It started after I had Little Tiggs, Bednobs. I was 39/40 when irregularity began and now for the last 2-3 years its been non-existent.

I know that worry and anxiety can affect menstrual cycles generally which is why I asked.

My mum started going through it in her 50s.