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Does Frequent Loss And Gain In Weight Indicate Perimenopause?

I have swollen abdomen, legs and feet. I will have the symptoms then have menstral cycle and lose all the water and swelling.The cycles are heavy and painful. I actually lose and gain about 10 lbs, back and forth every month. Are these symptoms of perimenopause?
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Hello,
Thank you for your query.
These symptoms indicate a hormonal imbalance.

I recommend -
- a physician consult and OBGYN consult.
-blood tests (thyroid function tests, complete blood count, estrogen and progesterone levels, follicle stimulating hormone and leutenizing hormone ,kidney and liver function tests)
- ultrasound pelvis to check fibroids, ovarian cysts.
-maintain active lifestyle and exercise
-restrict salt intake close to menstrual cycles and during it
-take a calcium and vitamin C supplement every day

This irregularity can occur in the perimenopausal period but needs to be checked out to make sure nothing else is wrong.
Based on the the above a treatment plan will be initiated.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health.
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Does Frequent Loss And Gain In Weight Indicate Perimenopause?

Hello, Thank you for your query. These symptoms indicate a hormonal imbalance. I recommend - - a physician consult and OBGYN consult. -blood tests (thyroid function tests, complete blood count, estrogen and progesterone levels, follicle stimulating hormone and leutenizing hormone ,kidney and liver function tests) - ultrasound pelvis to check fibroids, ovarian cysts. -maintain active lifestyle and exercise -restrict salt intake close to menstrual cycles and during it -take a calcium and vitamin C supplement every day This irregularity can occur in the perimenopausal period but needs to be checked out to make sure nothing else is wrong. Based on the the above a treatment plan will be initiated. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Wish you good health.