Am I In Menopause At 47?

I just turned 47 and my periods have stopped with no other symptoms, in fact my last periods were normal, my FSH was at 75 through and so my doctor says I'm in menopause. I also have another abnormality and that is elevated liver enzymes.

I never drink, never take medication of any kind and am not obese. I want to bring my FSH levels down and hopefully help my menstrual cycle will return. It just doesn't feel normal without it and I have not symptoms of anything, can you recommend something? Thank you.

Lea

Answer:

Hi Lea,

It is possible to go into menopause at 47. Having high FSH levels indicates that your ovarian function is slowly decreasing. You are officially in menopause when you have had 12 months of no periods uninterrupted.

In many women this does not happen suddenly. In fact, in many cases the process is slow.

Your periods may return naturally or you may do something natural to help.

The best herbal remedy I know that brings about missed cycles (make sure that you are not pregnant) is black cohosh and vitex.

If you are meant to have your cycles back a natural herbal remedy called FertileXX will help you maintain regular ovulation cycles up until your body naturally decides to go into menopause. If you are 47, this process can take 5 years normally and it’s called perimenopause, where your hormones fluctuate and your periods change from month to month.

Also, trust your inner wisdom. Your body normally tells you what feels right and what feels wrong.

The facts that you mention abnormal liver enzymes make me think that your liver may benefit from a cleansing. Often liver toxicity correlated with hormonal fluctuations.

If you are up to it, consider doing something to support your liver like taking a liver tonic.


Many Blessings!