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I am certainly the age to be experiencing perimenopause. I am 49. A while back, I suspected it could be starting because of my tendency to sweat suddenly with just light activity. Or maybe that was more anxiety? Or my psychiatrist said just being out of shape. I asked my gynecologist about it maybe three or more years ago and she said that I was not yet going through perimenopause. My periods were still normal, so perhaps she was right back then. But these past few months they haven't been.
I had no period at all during the March-April time frame. Then I got it finally the next month and it seemed normal (7 days long, which was my life average period length.) But instead of coming back after the standard 28 to 31 day cycle, I got it a second time only 17 days after the beginning of my previous period. I am now on day 8 of this second one. I think it is almost over, but I am not sure. I have taken an iron supplement recently, given the length. Is the above normal for perimenopause? Particularly the two periods in a short time? I have been severely stressed out for a good two/three months, about unrelated things. I wonder if that is playing some part? Just missing a period wouldn't have bothered me as much. When I did, I wondered if it was hyperprolactemia from my Seroquel, but maybe not. No lactation. I did schedule a video session with my gynecologist for mid next week. [I will be fully dressed the whole time ] I had had an annual face-to-face appointment with her scheduled back in March, but it was delayed twice because of the coronavirus pandemic. Note: I have also had ovarian cysts and cervical polyps for some years now. They have always been benign, but I wonder if one of them is playing a part in my period chaos. Last edited by Anonymous46341; May 21, 2020 at 08:53 AM.. |
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If you want to know ask your gynae to have a blood test done to check your hormone levels.
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Thanks, possum220. I will. Maybe she will order other blood tests, too. I have been doing some reading about possible causes, and it seems there are various possibilities. I don't know if she'd bring me in for any physical exam given the pandemic. It appears that they only bring in pregnant women and any possibly severe issue patients, which I hope not to be.
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Could be - perimenopause, seems to hit women differently. I agree with getting a blood test done to check your hormone levels.
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I am in perimenopause and kinda actual menopause. It started when I turned 42. Sweating, irregular/no periods. I had bloodwork once and it did not show menopause. I had a uterine biopsy to check my levels too. Then this past fall I had an appt with a new GYN(I am bad with keeping up with it, I admit) and the symptoms were worse. I hadnt had a period from 0ct- dec. They checked my hormones again and I am officially in menopause. I am 45 now.They tried me on a hormone pill but it made me bleed two weeks out of the month. Right before things got bad at the beginning of March I had to follow up with a jerk doctor who basically told me that if the hormone pill was doing that to me I may not be ready for it. I was told to wait a few months and come back to discuss options. It was really hard to be taken seriously due to being "too young" for menopause- even though it can happen at my age. The sweating and insomnia has been the worst part of it. Its not like BPII insomnia. Its a very distinct feeling.
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You dont actually have to see the doctor they can always give you the results on the phone. Pathology is still open in Australia. I hope they are open where you are too. |
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This sounds frustrating that you have to wait through this. I hope you can get past these symptoms soon. Thanks for sharing about your experience. It is reassuring to me to know that perhaps my symptoms my not be so very concerning. |
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Yes, I was thinking that maybe my doctor would send me for blood tests, at least. I'll see on Thursday. Usually they are done in her office, but perhaps she will send a request to the local phlebotomist outfit, instead. I do know that they are open because I received an email from them stating that they are. They are also doing covid 19 testing there. I don't believe I'll need that. |
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@Beth Rags, thank you so much for sharing all of what you did. It was very helpful and reassuring to me. I do want to find a good support site for women going through perimenopause/menopause. Do you have any recommendation(s)? I looked around online a bit, but didn't find a good one. Maybe I'm googling the wrong search terms?
I am on day 10 of this most recent menstrual period. I will say that it has wound down enough that I think today will likely be the last day, for now. I do hope I get a reasonable break from this! Would you believe that my gynecologist's office left a vmx for me yesterday saying that my doctor is suddenly out of the office on the day I had an appointment? So now I have to get a new one. I thought next Thursday seemed a long time off. Now it will likely be even further into the future. I do have an appointment with her on June 18 for a, hopefully, in-person "routine" appointment. We'll see if/when that happens. I'm long overdue for my mammogram, too. |
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@BethRags you said periods can be normal in perimenopause? That makes me wonder. I'm 37, so a bit young, but my hair is thinning on top, and I've been wondering if it's hormonal. Maybe I should get my hormones checked.
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Yes. For most women, perimenopause actually begins very subtlety in our mid-to-late 30's. Generally, at that time periods will be a bit heavier or come closer together. Of course, for each woman there are individual ways that peri. manifests. Periods might be about the same as always, too. I think that most women are taught to think of menopause as "all of a sudden my periods stopped." In reality, menopause is years of hormonal changes, some subtle, some overt. And menopause isn't usually done as soon as periods stop. For example, my periods stopped 2 years ago, but I still have times of horrible hot flashes. Hopefully, they will completely stop soon... That said, if your hair is thinning I strongly suggest that you tell your gyn. Push for a hormone and thyroid panel. Thinning hair is definitely not a normal part of the process of menopause. No woman needs to lose her hair...start with getting tested. Good luck! __________________ |
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@ Beth Rags, thank you so much for sharing all of what you did. It was very helpful and reassuring to me. I do want to find a good support site for women going through perimenopause/menopause. Do you have any recommendation(s)? I looked around online a bit, but didn't find a good one. Maybe I'm googling the wrong search terms?
I am on day 10 of this most recent menstrual period. I will say that it has wound down enough that I think today will likely be the last day, for now. I do hope I get a reasonable break from this! Would you believe that my gynecologist's office left a vmx for me yesterday saying that my doctor is suddenly out of the office on the day I had an appointment? So now I have to get a new one. I thought next Thursday seemed a long time off. Now it will likely be even further into the future. I do have an appointment with her on June 18 for a, hopefully, in-person "routine" appointment. We'll see if/when that happens. I'm long overdue for my mammogram, too. |
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This has a lot if info, but I don't think it has a support board, which is too bad. Menopause - Support networks for menopausal women This is a resource: Menopause help: best forums and support groups for menopausal women There is a menopause group I belong to; I used it a few years ago when I had to have a uterine biopsy due to abnormal bleeding. The group was very slow, but when occasionally a woman would ask a question other women were quick to respond. Unfortunately, I don't recall which group it was, since I rarely post there anymore. Occasionally I receive a question from a woman (it comes into my email) and I make a point to answer her. I've noticed, though, that even if a meno. group isn't that active there will always be some women to answer questions and share experiences. __________________ |
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