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Perimenapause or something serious please help

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vanessa13789
vanessa13789

Hi, I'm 47, and periods have been a bit weird ,37 day cycle at Christmas then a 15 day cycle ,had period for 3 days normally longer,then normal period ,then 6 days after finishing started spotting ,2 weeks today been spotting but think started right period couple of days ago,been refereed to gyno but 18 week wait time,so worried ,how you supposed to know if it's normal or not,so scared ,also never been a 37 day cycle in my life,usually 26 about 😢

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  • helen64949
    helen64949 vanessa13789

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    Tbh I'm surprised you have even been referred to a gyno, sounds very normal peri symptoms to me lol, I had a lot of mid cycle spotting.  I should keep a day to day diary of all your symptoms and you will probably be able to detect a pattern which will be useful when you go and see someone.
    • vanessa13789
      vanessa13789 helen64949

      Posted

      Thanks,I have started to write down,dates etc,it's good to get advice on hear as you are not sure what's normal 
    • helen64949
      helen64949 vanessa13789

      Posted

      From memory with hindsight my mid cycle spotting usually occurred so many days before my next period, so although the cycles were all different lengths it clearly related to ovulation.
    • vanessa13789
      vanessa13789 helen64949

      Posted

      Thanks,starting to feel a bit more calmer,it's good to know other people have had same 
  • deborah73991
    deborah73991 vanessa13789

    Posted

    Hi Vanessa

    Try not to worry, my periods were always regular up to about 49, im now 52. Sometimes i can go 18 days between then as long as 60 days, most are around 28-33 but it changes &  everyone is different. Sounds like the menopause.

    Look after yourself . Hope you feel reasurred. x

    • vanessa13789
      vanessa13789 deborah73991

      Posted

      Thank you,everyone has been so nice on here,just good to know I'm not the only one
  • BellaRubia
    BellaRubia vanessa13789

    Posted

    The main thing  about perimenopause is that there is no "normal" or abnormal is normal :S. I have not had much trouble about that but I have heard ladies with long lasting periods.  Main concern is if loose too much blood, and it is not your case.  It is probably nothing to be scared, Vamessa.  Just check with your gyno to be sure.  There are ladies with 2 month-cycles and it is pretty normal for Peri.  Hugs.

     

    • vanessa13789
      vanessa13789 BellaRubia

      Posted

      Thank you,I feel a lot better now with all the positive comments,don't feel so worried xx
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