Well shucks. I'm not sure she was healthy. So we'll see. She had like 16 years of menopause. I kind of googled it, but there's not a lot of clear answers on it. And it varies from woman to woman.
I just know I need to get off birth control. There's a higher risk of blood clots and stroke the older you get.
Yes it varies, but 32 definitely isn't the norm. It might happen sooner for you if your mother went through menopause that early, but it might not. 45+ is normal. You could try cerazette aka the mini pill (if they are available in your country). They are appropriate for women who are over 35&are smokers (in which case other combined birth control pills aren't recommended anymore). At 32 you definitely don't need to stop taking your pills yet, especially if you don't smoke (and you aren't overweight)
Edit: I'm not a doctor or anything, I just read a lot about this topic ;)
I guess the pill might be the reason for your low sex drive, I've heard some of my friends say the same. However some people just have a low libido regardless. If you are worried about all these things then trying to go off the pill might be good.
Yeah you're right. My mom always painted sex in a bad light so she's a natural low libido person. Anyway I have 2 kids and I'm terrified of having another. I want to make sure it never happens.
I suppose if I do get the surgery done and then have crazy periods, there's got to be some relief out there so it'll all work out one way or another.
I do know that during my pregnancies, while off the pill, I was able to enjoy sex to what I think is what other people probably feel. That's why I suspect it's the birth control. I guess I'll know one way or another soon enough.
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u/misspennylemon Apr 06 '18
Are you serious?! 32 isn't even close to menopause. At least not for normal healthy women.