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Skye

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Perimenopause questions

I have researched this topic pretty extensively including asking a lot of questions at my center. There is NOT a lot of research out there. I have a few research articles about how our monthly cycle affects our lung health. I also know that being female gets you "noticed" when you go for a transplant eval. I am not sure of the exact research; but, I think it was something about women tending to experience faster declines in PFT's when they are near the transplant window. The fact that I was a female with CFRD got me a ticket to do the full transplant evaluation. I think it is very important for women to work very closely with their GYN during this time and keep records of lung health or changes based on cycles. MORE MORE research needs to be done.
 

Skye

New member
Perimenopause questions

I have researched this topic pretty extensively including asking a lot of questions at my center. There is NOT a lot of research out there. I have a few research articles about how our monthly cycle affects our lung health. I also know that being female gets you "noticed" when you go for a transplant eval. I am not sure of the exact research; but, I think it was something about women tending to experience faster declines in PFT's when they are near the transplant window. The fact that I was a female with CFRD got me a ticket to do the full transplant evaluation. I think it is very important for women to work very closely with their GYN during this time and keep records of lung health or changes based on cycles. MORE MORE research needs to be done.
 

Skye

New member
Perimenopause questions

I have researched this topic pretty extensively including asking a lot of questions at my center. There is NOT a lot of research out there. I have a few research articles about how our monthly cycle affects our lung health. I also know that being female gets you "noticed" when you go for a transplant eval. I am not sure of the exact research; but, I think it was something about women tending to experience faster declines in PFT's when they are near the transplant window. The fact that I was a female with CFRD got me a ticket to do the full transplant evaluation. I think it is very important for women to work very closely with their GYN during this time and keep records of lung health or changes based on cycles. MORE MORE research needs to be done.
 

Skye

New member
Perimenopause questions

I have researched this topic pretty extensively including asking a lot of questions at my center. There is NOT a lot of research out there. I have a few research articles about how our monthly cycle affects our lung health. I also know that being female gets you "noticed" when you go for a transplant eval. I am not sure of the exact research; but, I think it was something about women tending to experience faster declines in PFT's when they are near the transplant window. The fact that I was a female with CFRD got me a ticket to do the full transplant evaluation. I think it is very important for women to work very closely with their GYN during this time and keep records of lung health or changes based on cycles. MORE MORE research needs to be done.
 

Skye

New member
Perimenopause questions

I have researched this topic pretty extensively including asking a lot of questions at my center. There is NOT a lot of research out there. I have a few research articles about how our monthly cycle affects our lung health. I also know that being female gets you "noticed" when you go for a transplant eval. I am not sure of the exact research; but, I think it was something about women tending to experience faster declines in PFT's when they are near the transplant window. The fact that I was a female with CFRD got me a ticket to do the full transplant evaluation. I think it is very important for women to work very closely with their GYN during this time and keep records of lung health or changes based on cycles. MORE MORE research needs to be done.
 

saveferris2009

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Perimenopause questions

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>bonniebaby</b></i>


Do we take even more calcium (I already need 1500 mg)? Are there any considerations about hormonal medications such as those used to stop prolonged bleeding?</end quote></div>

Make sure you're taking adequate vitamin D - 1000+ IU - to ensure that calcium is absorbed (you can take all the calcium in the world but if you don't have enough D, the calcium won't help).

If you're not already getting annual bone density tests, start NOW. Your osteoclast activity will start to exceed osteoblast activity starting peri-menopause which means your bones will be weaker and more prone to fracutre.
 

saveferris2009

New member
Perimenopause questions

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>bonniebaby</b></i>


Do we take even more calcium (I already need 1500 mg)? Are there any considerations about hormonal medications such as those used to stop prolonged bleeding?</end quote></div>

Make sure you're taking adequate vitamin D - 1000+ IU - to ensure that calcium is absorbed (you can take all the calcium in the world but if you don't have enough D, the calcium won't help).

If you're not already getting annual bone density tests, start NOW. Your osteoclast activity will start to exceed osteoblast activity starting peri-menopause which means your bones will be weaker and more prone to fracutre.
 

saveferris2009

New member
Perimenopause questions

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>bonniebaby</b></i>


Do we take even more calcium (I already need 1500 mg)? Are there any considerations about hormonal medications such as those used to stop prolonged bleeding?</end quote></div>

Make sure you're taking adequate vitamin D - 1000+ IU - to ensure that calcium is absorbed (you can take all the calcium in the world but if you don't have enough D, the calcium won't help).

If you're not already getting annual bone density tests, start NOW. Your osteoclast activity will start to exceed osteoblast activity starting peri-menopause which means your bones will be weaker and more prone to fracutre.
 

saveferris2009

New member
Perimenopause questions

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>bonniebaby</b></i>


Do we take even more calcium (I already need 1500 mg)? Are there any considerations about hormonal medications such as those used to stop prolonged bleeding?</end quote>

Make sure you're taking adequate vitamin D - 1000+ IU - to ensure that calcium is absorbed (you can take all the calcium in the world but if you don't have enough D, the calcium won't help).

If you're not already getting annual bone density tests, start NOW. Your osteoclast activity will start to exceed osteoblast activity starting peri-menopause which means your bones will be weaker and more prone to fracutre.
 

saveferris2009

New member
Perimenopause questions

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>bonniebaby</b></i>
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<br /> Do we take even more calcium (I already need 1500 mg)? Are there any considerations about hormonal medications such as those used to stop prolonged bleeding?</end quote>
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<br />Make sure you're taking adequate vitamin D - 1000+ IU - to ensure that calcium is absorbed (you can take all the calcium in the world but if you don't have enough D, the calcium won't help).
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<br />If you're not already getting annual bone density tests, start NOW. Your osteoclast activity will start to exceed osteoblast activity starting peri-menopause which means your bones will be weaker and more prone to fracutre.
 
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