What Causes Altered Sense Of Smell And Nausea During Perimenopause?

Posted on Sun, 22 Feb 2015

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Question : Meds I am currently on is neurton, celexa, Elavil, wellbutrin, imovane, T3, pantaloc and celebrex. I have been on all of these medications for an extended period of time. This seems to be getting worse over the last month. Could it be treated with hormone therapy?

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please give additional information

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
Please let me know the condition(s) for which you are taking these medicines.
Are you post menopausal and referring to Hormone Replacement Therapy? Or are you enquring about other hormones? Do you want to know whether you can take sex hormones with the your present medicines or instead of them?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (9 hours later)

I believe that I am peri-menopausal as it has been approximately 4 months since my last period. I am really struggling with the smell of meat, fish or eggs been cooked. I feel sick to the stomach all day if I am around any cooking. I am wondering if I was to have some form of hormone therapy would it help me to get through this?

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please rule out pregnancy if you have a partner

Detailed Answer:
Your symptoms are unusual of a post menopausal syndrome.
The usual symptoms are
Hot flashes
Breast tenderness
Worse premenstrual syndrome
Lower sex drive
Fatigue
Irregular periods
Vaginal dryness; discomfort during sex
Urine leakage when coughing or sneezing
Urinary urgency (an urgent need to urinate more frequently)
Mood swings
Trouble sleeping
If you have a sexual partner, you should check for pregnancy as your present symptoms are usual in pregnancy.
If pregnancy is excluded, you can take a short course of a birth control pill to get over your symptoms.
Best wishes,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar