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7 months in remission

By vbentley · New reply yesterday at 8:40 am
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Today is a great day. Not only did i wake up to my son hugging me and cuddling with me but i woke up with a smile on my face.It is awesome to wake up and be in remission...I am very blessed that i am ...

Lack of sex drive

By lisajoan · New reply April 26, 2012
Discussion in Dealing with menopause · 2 replies
I went thru menopause about a year ago and w/ it went my sex drive. I'm 53 and in relatively okay health but this lack of libido is so depressing. My gynecologist tells me that's the way it is...she counsels ...

crazy women

By georginap · Posted April 26, 2012
Discussion in Dealing with menopause · 0 replies
hi there ive been going threw menopause for a number of years now and find one of the symptoms is being a bit more crazy .Do you really think this is menopause or do us women have a mid life crisis as ...

The Inspire Q&A: Inspire talks with Howard Luks, MD

By John2 · New reply April 15, 2012
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Dear Inspire Community Members, We at Inspire are pleased to bring you the latest in a series of Q&A interviews with people we feel are making contributions to helping patients worldwide. We are posting ...

I don't know me anymore

By invisblewoman · New reply March 24, 2012
Journal · 8 replies
Menopause started about 5 years ago. I'm completely allergic to all homonal replacement therapy, so at the time it started I tried natural stuff and nothing touched of the emotional rollercoaster, or ...

how long does memopause last?

By stitcher · New reply March 22, 2012
Discussion in Dealing with menopause · 2 replies
just wondering how long does it last? I've been going thru it about 10 yrs? I'm not sure how much longer I can stand it????????? lol ...

The Inspire Q&A--Inspire talks with Susan Grant

By John2 · New reply February 15, 2012
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Dear readers, We at Inspire are pleased to bring you the latest in a series of interviews with people making contributions to helping patients and caregivers worldwide. We are posting these interviews ...

Inspire is hiring!

By Walter · New reply January 20, 2012
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Inspire is hiring, and we're wondering if you know someone who would be the perfect addition to our team. Hello everyone, I'm Walter, one of Inspire's founders and the head of our technical team. I'm ...

The Inspire Q&A--Inspire talks with Michele Baldwin

By John2 · Posted January 3, 2012
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Dear readers, We at Inspire are pleased to bring you the latest in a series of interviews with people making contributions to patients and caregivers worldwide. We are posting these interviews in a Q&A ...

Following: A new Inspire feature

By Walter · New reply December 5, 2011
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Hello everyone, I'm writing to let you know about a new Inspire feature that we launched last night, designed to help you keep track of conversations you're interested in. We call it "following" and here's ...

Hot Flashes for 15 Years

By Craftydeb · Posted December 2, 2011
Discussion in Dealing with menopause · 0 replies
I started having hot flashes when I was 38 yrs old. I am now 53 and still on medication to help keep them under control. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem for this long of a time and ...

UdenBella3

By UdenBella · New reply November 6, 2011
Discussion in Hormone replacement therapy · 2 replies
If you have had a hysterectomy/your ovaries removed, taking HRT, and then decide to stop the HRT you will immediately go into menopause. Not pretty. You will just have to try and see if you can tolerate ...

Patient-driven research

By Brian · Posted October 13, 2011
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I'd like to share with you a new Inspire report, The SCAD Ladies Stand Up: Stories of Patient Empowerment, which chronicles patient-initiated research in our community. This amazing patient-driven effort ...

Bio identical hormones and inflammation pain

By aviatorrie2 · Posted October 4, 2011
Discussion in Hormone replacement therapy · 0 replies
I was on bio-identical hormones and developed sever pain every time I used the estrgoen gel. My doctor said it couldn't possibly be the issue. I went to a Rheumatologist and she took me off of est/prog/test ...

Transcending Tribal Mentality

By JustSuzy · New reply September 21, 2011
Journal · 8 replies
This is a long article but one I think is worthy of a read. It gives thought... Suzy http://www.wanttoknow.info/inspiration/t ranscending_tribal_mentality ...

When Life has you feeling Down, Keep these Words in Mind...

By JustSuzy · New reply September 20, 2011
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Humor for my friends old and new

By JustSuzy · New reply September 16, 2011
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HUMOR A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, "I know what the Bible means!" His father smiled and replied, "What do you mean, you 'know' what the Bible means?" The son replied ...

Husband of a menopausal wife

By INeedHelpCoping · New reply September 16, 2011
Discussion in Family and friends · 7 replies
My wife is 35 and my wife has surgically induced menopause. I've been trying to be the good husband and be supportive but its been going on for so long I"m exhausted and emotionally drained. I could use ...

Such a nice song!

By JustSuzy · New reply September 4, 2011
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This is a fav of mine and I thought I would share today. http://youtu.be/uTxythHY09k Suzy Photobucket ...

Funny story...

By JustSuzy · New reply August 21, 2011
Journal · 7 replies
Ok, I’m the only female in a house full of guys: 4 sons and a hubby. Toilet seat never down, etc.-you get the picture. Therefore, I’m the only one who would be using Female products, correct? A strange ...

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