Flaring and peri/menapause

Lol, I responded to you on the other forum. But yes, any hormone fluctuations can cause flaring in women who have an IBD. I know it did for me.

I started menopause early - or is it peri-menopausal? In my 30's. I don't have periods anymore due to an endometrial ablation and for some odd reason, my hormone fluctuations lessened. I would still flare which is why I'm on Remicade and 6mp now but it wasn't as severe as before the ablation.

One thing I don't miss is the hot flashes! Whooboy! Those are horrible!

Perimenopause is usually a gradual process that occurs from late 40s to mid-50s. If your med(s) controls your UC symptoms, there's no reason to fear a succession of flares. Irregular periods of the heavy flow-type can wear one down, though-- that's the main thing to beware of. My UC improved apparently as a result of lower estrogen production leading to menopause. The 1 annoying symptom I did have for a couple yrs was night-sweats. For me it has been great being rid of the monthly cycle, which definitely affected my UC-- especially during the week preceding a period. So glad to be over that nuisance! Wish you good luck with it. Think positively & sip cool water if you experience hot flashes. / Old Hat (31 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)