No Menstrual Cycle for One Year and Three Months...Surprise!

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I am 53 years old and have not had a period for a year and three months. At my last chechup at my GYN,I was informed that I looked to be on my way with Menopause. I had no symptoms of a period coming. Then on Saturday night, I discovered pinkish/red vaginal bleeding upon cleaning myself after urinating, I was very startled by this. I some after started having minor pains near my pelvic area which shortly went away. I woke up this morning and check myself to only find a slight brownish reminiscence of the end of a period although short lived. 

I am concerned and think I should check this out with my GYN. Am I over reacting? 

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    Hi Kelly,

    No you're not over reacting. Many women often get the same pinkish bleeding 2 plus years after their final period. There can be different reasons causing it. There is a big chance there is nothing to worry about. Its best to see your obgyn and he/she may want to run some tests. I just had the same thing after 8 years no period. Mine was due to a polyp on my uterus and the obgyn removed it n it tested negative for cancer. It also can be your body showing one last period. Welcome to menopause.

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      Hello Ann, 

      That you for the reassurrance. I will be making an appointment tomorrow first thing just to be on the safe side. In the meanwhile, I will try not to be negative. We have to be the ambassador of my own health. Thanks for being here and taking the time to give your insight. 

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    Hi. You are not overreacting in that you should run this by your gp but it is a very common occurrence.

    I recently had a period after none for a year. I was given an ultrasound which showed a minor thickening to my womb so had to have a hysteroscopy where 3 polyps were removed. The consultant said that the polyp could have caused the bleed but I had tender breasts for a few days previous to the little bleed so I was kind of expecting it.

    If you read these forums you will see that this happens an awful lot so early into what we think is postmenopause when in actual fact we are still perimenopause.

    I really wouldn't fret over it but do tell your gp as he or she will probably say the same as 15 months is not very long at all. Some ladies get a period two to three years after the last one and it's usually a little flurry of hormones. You are very young still and could even get another one or two still.

    • Posted

      Hi Dee, 

      Thanks for your response. I do feel better about it now and will have myself checked out. I will go into this in a positive mindset. Have a wonderful day!

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    Hi Kelly, I am 54 yrs old and went 1 1/2 yrs without a period...then surprise in march this year i started with brown discharge then pink then red more of spotting than actual bleeding.  i went to a gyn (had not been in many years) ...she did vaginal ultrasound which found thick lining and polyp.  i am overweight and she said that the fat produces estrogen...hence the lining kept building but not enough progesterone to slough it off (period).  she did not do hormone test but wanted to put me in hospital right away to do D&C.  i didnt like her so i changed to a different gyn and i love her.  she is doD&C and hysterscopy (sp?) with biopsy this Thursday if I get clearance from cardiology (my weight/shortness of breath) ...a lot going on.  i have been spotting/bleeding on and off since march. sometimes with 6-10 days in between.  the metformin medicine that they put me on for diabetes has been wonderful and has stopped and lessened many of the symptoms i was experiencing prior such as fatigue, insomnia, i sort of feel like myself again. and while the spotting / bleeding does worry me i actually feel better when i bleed.  my primary doctor tested my hormones which said that i am NOT in menopause.  so who the hell knows.  my new gyn did encourage me that it is rare to find cancer.  she said that lately she has had several women with post menopausal bleeding and it turned out fine.  but they like to do the biopsy just in case which i am looking forward to a little piece of mind.  i encourage you to get it checked out.  i will let you know how my procedure goes on thursday if i have it.  i have a feeling i will hvae to push it back a few weeks. 

     

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      Hello Kathleen, 

      Interestingly you were told that you are NOT menopausal due to your test results? I can see why you say who knows what's going on! I will be going in to see my doctor and prayfully I will ge some real answers and necessary remedy for my issue. Other than the bleeding, which has already stopped, I feel okay. I stopped having terrible night sweats and Hot flashes a month and 1/2 ago.

      I wish you great health and news with your procedures when you have them. Try not to worry and keep your mood up as I will do the same. biggrin

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    also i do remember ovulating just prior to the start of bleeding in march.  and i too have the twinge/pain on either side and then about an hour later i see spotting.  weird
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      Yes, but let's do our due dilligence in finding out what our bodies are doing. It should be nothing but natures way to the next phase of our lives, nothing more.  Keep postive!! 
  • Posted

    Hi Kelly,

    Menopausal bleeding is very common, such that it could last up to 10 years once you started going into menopause to have hormone decreasing symptoms. The perils of being a woman with menopausal symptoms. Sigh.

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