>I am hoping some wise one out there has the answer for a client of mine
>(mid-40s) who wonders if one can experience menopause while
>breastfeeding.  Her pumped supply has diminished 50% and she is
>experiencing hot flashes which feel the same to her as those she had while
>taking
>Clomid.  Baby is 9 months old and a willing, eager nurser but seems
>frustrated at breast of late.

Karen,
I asked about a similar situation some time ago. A mother feeding an older
toddler had been having menopausal-type symptoms and wondered if it was
related to the hormone levels associated with lactation, or whether she was
really going through menopause. I didn't get any responses from Lactnet at
the time. I would still be interested in any comments also.

Joy Anderson IBCLC, NMAA Breastfeeding Counsellor
Perth, Western Australia
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