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Period again after none for 2 years?

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tracie88285
tracie88285

I am 50 years old. I have not had a period for two years, but today I started. Is this normal?

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  • olivia79086
    olivia79086 tracie88285

    Posted

    Hi well ihaven't had my periods for 21 years and all of a sudden i started bleeding again its starts off light then really heavy i dont no why this is happening.

     

  • izzychick
    izzychick tracie88285

    Posted

    Hello I'm 44 and started going through hot flashes, night sweats at crazy cycles back in July of 2014. I went to my ob/gyn and I was in full blown menopause. My mother went through it at the age of 40...I haven't had a period since until yesterday ... Light spotting and this morning cramps and a lighter flow... I am freaking out...just another thing to worry about.. I have gained about 30lbs, have serious mood swings and hot flashes, aside from all the other lovely symptoms of this change... I just want to be normal again...help
    • stephanie46932
      stephanie46932 izzychick

      Posted

      I did the exact thing at about the same age. Call your doctor and schedule an appointment for peace of mind. I had a transvaginal ultrasound sound done that showed fibroids. I started again this week and will need an endometrial biopsy next week. This forum is such a help knowing that we are not alone in this. Blessings

    • becky221
      becky221 izzychick

      Posted

      You're young and I would bet still not quite in menopause. Or just had an estrogen surge like I did. Call the doctor to be safe, but don't worry. It can take a long time and you're so young.
    • becky221
      becky221 stephanie46932

      Posted

      I would bet that you're going to be fine too. I had the biopsy. While none of this can be considered fun, it wasn't bad at all. Not much more than a pap. So don't worry about that part. The anxiety before it was much worse than the procedure.
  • Hokuleilani
    Hokuleilani tracie88285

    Posted

    In the same boat... After 2 1/2 going on 3 years with out a period today I was in disbelief tomorrow will be calling in for a doctors appointment. Prior to this had very bad headaches breast tenderness so no wonder... I go doctors yearly get the whole nine yards test is good I'm not to worried but like to know that every thing is normal just like to know hopefully you're doing alright. 

     

    • becky221
      becky221 Hokuleilani

      Posted

      I would like to know what the doctor says tomorrow. This doesn't seem to be all that uncommon and yet there doesn't seem to be much research on it. My doctor offered very little in the way of an explanation so I'd love to know what yours says.
  • mandy91562
    mandy91562 tracie88285

    Posted

    Phew thank goodness I'm not alone!! Had some heavy bleeding this year and dribbles in between ( sorry best way I can describe it) sent for a scan which showed thickening of the endometrium. Doc rang with this news Weds and said I'm referring you to hospital as an urgent case to rule out cancer!! WTF! I can't eat or sleep now. So good to read your experiences thank you ❤️
    • mandy91562
      mandy91562 lesley53095

      Posted

      Hi Lesley I'm having the hysteroscopy on Monday ( 21st) I'm dreading it. I wish it was Friday like you. 

      Just to to reassure you a couple of my friends have had it done and said it wasn't too bad at all. I'm sure we will be fine. Try not to worry. 

      Let eat me know how it goes. Will be thinking of you ❤️

    • lesley53095
      lesley53095 mandy91562

      Posted

      Thanks Mandy. I'm not dreading the procedure just dreading what else they might find.

      I have 4 small fibroids in my womb lining which is thicker than normal. This showed up on Mondays ultrasound . On the diagnosis sheet it says adenomyosis - which I'd not heard of before.

      What's your symptoms?

      I will post on how it went. I'm sure all will be Fine x

    • mandy91562
      mandy91562 lesley53095

      Posted

      Hi Lesley

      How did it go yesterday? Was the procedure awful ? Were you ok afterwards?

      Lots of love Mandy x

    • lesley53095
      lesley53095 mandy91562

      Posted

      Hi it was Fine as I suspected adenomyosis. Seeing consultant on 5th to talk about next steps.

      A hysterectomy seems a bit drastic after just 1 bleed and and no other symptoms but we shall see.

      Thanks for asking

      Lesley x

    • mandy91562
      mandy91562 lesley53095

      Posted

      Hi Lesley

      had my hysteroscopy on Monday. I was brave but she found large polyps. Around 6 in total ( one is quite large) I had the biopsy done too. Feel on edge waiting for results and also waiting for an appointment for polyp removal under GA.

      how are you? Any news?  Xx

    • lesley53095
      lesley53095 mandy91562

      Posted

      Hi Many well done for being brave. Hopefully you won't have to wait too long.

      I'm ok but bloated adter my hysteroscopy

      Take care x

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