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A Period after Menopause

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rachel333
rachel333

Hi , I am 46, (alomost 47 ) I have had menopause symptoms from being 38 & now not had a period for 18months, I have been tested and was told I am through the menopause (My mum was the same age and my cousin is too ) ..

So 2 days ago I started a minor bleed, its progressed a bit and is still here. I wondered if this is normal ? I had a bit of something red for a day about a month ago… Do we get releases like this after its finished ? Just wondered , thanks for reading x 

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  • dee53012
    dee53012 rachel333

    Posted

    I think if you start bleeding after monopause, you are supposed to go in and see why. it could be indicitive of other problems. Don't ignore it. I don't want to wrry you, but get a pap smear to be on the safer side.

    • rachel333
      rachel333 dee53012

      Posted

      Thank you , my friend said last night to ask for a smear , I wouldnt have thought of it .... will ring and ask for one at the Dr's ..

       

    • becky221
      becky221 rachel333

      Posted

      Just tell the doctors office what's going on and they will tell you the next step. If you haven't had a pap smear in a while, you do need that too. But you need to be sure they know you've started bleeding again.

    • rachel333
      rachel333 becky221

      Posted

      Thank you , I have new ideas now , and will make enquiries tomorrow 

       

  • becky221
    becky221 rachel333

    Posted

    I did. I was about 2 years, maybe even 3, post menopause and had a period. I had a couple of tests and all was fine. My doctor thought it was just a surge of estrogen. Some people actually ovulate one last time. Or since you're still so young, it's possible you aren't actually quite on the other side of menopause. You do need to check with the doctor though just to be on the safe side.

    • rachel333
      rachel333 becky221

      Posted

      Thanks Becky, I will check , we never know withour bodies do we, and I thought I was a bit young to have finished altogether , but the Dr did say my blood test reading was way off the scale ... I will check and find out ...thanks again  - Rachel 
    • becky221
      becky221 rachel333

      Posted

      You're very welcome. Blood tests show one point in time. But our hormones are fluctuating like crazy at this time.

    • rachel333
      rachel333 becky221

      Posted

      Hi Becky , I am glad  I re read my notes . this made me feel a bit better  ..  I went to the hospital for full menopause checks and tests and I was  through it..a few months ago ... 2 full examinations. This week I was tender, swollen breasts and felt like a period was coming , it was , it is here tonight ... I hope not a lot happens , i hope its a surge .. I have one last check at the hospital next month , I will remember this date and write it down to tell them ,

      thanks for your reply all this time ago  .Rachel 

  • rachel333
    rachel333

    Posted

    I can remmeber my blood test .

    Dr said 1-25 is normal and a normal period 

    26-138 tells the DR where we are on the monopause 

    I am 103 , thats why he said way off the scale .... 

    I will make enquiries tomorrow, thanks for all your answers :-) 

    • kerry_89290
      kerry_89290 rachel333

      Posted

      Hi Rachel same as Becky said really but I was 14 months after spotting in my case I had a biopsy and ultrasound I had a polyp that was making me bleed which I am having removed x my consultant said I had to be 2 years without a period to be considered menopause x good luck with everything will keep you in my prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻

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