[30somethingmom]

I still consider myself pretty young, but after reading some posts from some ladies around my age (I'm 37) who are in early menopause, I started thinking about it a lot. I thought my mom was around 50 when she went through menopause, but I've heard of others who where in their 40s. The only thing I remember when she went through it was that she had hot flashes and was moody.

What is the typical age for menopause to begin? What are the signs and symptoms of menopause?

[einstein]

Hmmmmm.... I think it depends on the woman. Some women go through it in their mid-to-late 40s, others in their early 50s. I'm thinking most go through it in their 40s though.

My mom told me she had horrendous AFs when she was going through the big M. Major, major bleeding, she said. And I remember the hot flashes and being miserable.

It all sounds like so much fun that I can hardly wait until it's my turn. LOL.

[30somethingmom]

So I could have another 10 years or so before it happens? That is great news! As much as I hate the "time of the month," I am in no hurry to go through menopause. Or get Osteoporosis. Or experience any of the other things that happen afterwards.

Isn't being a woman so much fun sometimes?