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5 years no periods until last night

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nikola_85967
nikola_85967

Hi, I'm 49 and have not had a period for 5 years, last night I started bleeding and its getting worse. Have stomach cramps and strangely tops of my legs are killing me. Any advice?

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  • unico31026
    unico31026 nikola_85967

    Posted

    Just to be safe go to emergency room and make sure everything is ok!
    • unico31026
      unico31026

      Posted

      I would think that after 5 yrs with no period that you had already gone through the change so better safe then sorry go to e.r. and make sure you're ok!
  • debbie03785
    debbie03785 nikola_85967

    Posted

    This is classed as a post meno bleed, and as such, should be investigated. Make that appointment and let us know how you get on. X
    • nikola_85967
      nikola_85967 debbie03785

      Posted

      Hi, went to the docs Monday, she didn't examine me but has referred me for a scan, should get appt within a wk. Still bleeding, headache and totally drained. Called in sick yesterday due back in work tomorrow but really don't feel up to it. After 5 years this has me in such a panic
    • elaine33371
      elaine33371 nikola_85967

      Posted

      It does sound hormonal, my sister once she was post, did have a bleed, they did a scan, and couldnt find anything wrong, they put it down to the womb having a clean out once post, which apparently in some women this can happen, better to get it checked though, as bleeding so long after not having a period should be checked, my sister was 3 years post when she had this bleed. If i were you i would stay off again its friday relax if you can, work will only add to your stress, even if it does take your mind off it, you have the weekend with your family to occupy you instead. let us know how you get on nikola, good luck!!
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