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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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  • gary22658
    gary22658 tracie88285

    Posted

    Let's get on a positive line of reasoning instead of a "fear based

    " one that creates a synthetic emergency resulting in reaction by having an expensive and unnessesary medical evaluation. a sudden increase of sexual desire causing estrogen levels to increase substantially as a possible cause.

  • marilyn301
    marilyn301 tracie88285

    Posted

    I'm so glad I found this thread! (as many others have said) I'm 52 and have been period free for 2 years. A few weeks ago I had a very heavy discharge just like I used to when I would ovulate. I thought at the time how odd that was since I had the ultrasound to check on my ovaries about 6 months ago and they couldn't even find them. They said that was normal because they are supposed to shrivel up to next to nothing. 

    So yesterday I was in bed all day just feeling yucky, depressed, tired, dizzy, and naucious. I figured it was a bug. But sure enough just like clock work, a few weeks after what seemed like ovulating I get his with a normal, cramps included, perios! 

    I have been being screened every 6 months for the last few years because I have HPV and about 6 months ago had a biopsy because of some abnormal cells on my cervix. Everything has always come back normal and my doctor has assured me that the change in my cervix was just normal post menopausal changes. I'm really not worried because this is obviously a period. But it helped to read all your experiences. I would call and make an appointment with my doctor to have this checked but I lost my job a few weeks ago along with my insurance. And there is probably lies the cause of this. Stress and hormones! 

    Thank you all for sharing your experiences!

    • lesley53095
      lesley53095 marilyn301

      Posted

      Hi Marilyn. Every bleed after a year gap should be investigated according to my GP. I had mine investigated yesterday via a hysteroscopy and I have 4 fibroids and adenomyosis whichbiscthickeningbof the womb lucky no cancer but the only cure is a hysterectomy. This has come out of the blue advice sailed through my periods and the menopause.

      Good luck but get it checked out hopefully it is nothing

    • marilyn301
      marilyn301 lesley53095

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply, Lesley. I would normally do that but I don't have insurance anymore. But I really don't think there's anything to worry about since I've been being checked every 6 months. Something would have to develop pretty quick. Since the odds are so low and I've been good about seeing my GYN twice a year AND don't have insurance, I think I'll be fine. If it gets heavy, lasts too long, or happens again I will check out the cost of local clinics. 
    • becky221
      becky221 marilyn301

      Posted

      I agree with you. If you had insurance or weren't checked often. Andnif you hadn't had the symptoms of ovulation, I would say go to the doctor. Sounds exactly Luke what happened to me and all was fine. I think it's stress. If it happens again or doesn't act like a normal period, you should find a clinic though.
    • marilyn301
      marilyn301

      Posted

      Just a quick follow up on my particular case. Mine lasted the usual time of a normal period for me, 5 days, and then stopped. All is fine now. I read somewhere that some women do this after menopause when they are stressed or something else causes a fluctuation in their hormone levels. This happened to me right after a very stressful couple of weeks and I lost my job on top of it, so it makes perfect sense.

      Wishing everyone a healthy happy New Year!

  • 4ever.young
    4ever.young tracie88285

    Posted

    Just the other day, I started bleeding after 2 years of not having a period.  It literally feels like I just got it again.  Sore and tender breasts, water weight gain, backache, moody, and hot flashes worse than when I was going through menopause.  I'm bleeding really heavy now, and it's my 4th day.  I called the doctor the other day, and I'm scheduled Monday for a transvaginal ultrasound.  I hope it's nothing, but if it is, I hope I caught it early.
    • alison03498
      alison03498 4ever.young

      Posted

      I had started bleeding around six weeks ago after 18 months of not having a period. It did feel like a period with bloating, breast pain etc.Strange thing asked by my consultant was that was there anything changed in my life, like a new born baby being born. I told him there was, my niece had just had a baby. He said that there are times that woman's hormones fluctuate which can cause a bleed after the menopause however they have to look at every case. Got a biopsy taken and received a letter to say everything clear although some activity in my ovaries. Panic over. Hope everything works out well for you.
    • lesley53095
      lesley53095 alison03498

      Posted

      Thsts great news.

      I'm back to see consultant on 5th to see what's what for me. I've got adenomyosis, 4 small fibroids and they removed a small polyp. All outa the blue, never had any symptoms or bad periods etc this bleed was 18 months after last period. I'm just so shocked and know a hysterectomy might be on the cards 😣

    • alison03498
      alison03498 lesley53095

      Posted

      Hope everything goes well for you today. I started bleeding again really heavy yesterday, just like a period after receiving the news that everything ok. It definitely feels like a period. Good luck.
  • socsue
    socsue tracie88285

    Posted

    So, I found this thread when I went for my ultrasound....Mid-December.....then didnt think anymore about it... Because of holidays there was a delay in results. Just had a call from my GP tonight. Thickening of the uterine wall. sad Have to pick up the requisition tomorrow and try to find a gynecologist... Hopefully I can get in for further tests quickly. From reading previous posts sounds like I may be headed for a hysterectomy.
    • mandy91562
      mandy91562 socsue

      Posted

      Hi Socsue I too have thickened endometrium. I've had the hysteroscopy and they found polyps .( I am also still waiting for biopsy results) I'm due to have them removed and a d&c next week. 

      Surely a hysterectomy is a bit drastic for you at this stage? 

      Maybe they can fit a marina coil? 

      Try not to worry I'm sure they can sort it. 

      Lots ts of love ❤️❤️❤️

    • socsue
      socsue mandy91562

      Posted

      Hi Mandy,

      Thanks for your message. When my GP called last night she said not to Google it.. But of course I did. Have to say I am worried. Something's up and whatever it is will require attention, follow up, anxiety, stress and compromising my physical well being. So first things first . I have to find a specialist. Then pray I can get those tests done quickly. Thank you for sharing your experience. Hope you can get your results this week. Holidays are over. <3>

  • mandy91562
    mandy91562 tracie88285

    Posted

    Hello ladies...

    just ts a quick recap: had my biopsy done 21st December where the doc also saw 6 big polyps on the screen. I'm having my op 12th Jan under GA for polyp removal and D&C.

    i am so worried about this op - I can't bear the thought of the GA either . Worse of all I've still not got my biopsy results!! I've rang a couple of times but despite promises nobody gets back to me. 

    Its ts totally ruined Christmas and New Year for me I just want it all over 😢

    • lesley53095
      lesley53095 mandy91562

      Posted

      Hi Mandy

      I had my hysteroscopy under GA. 8 was dreading it and wanted a local but they said as I hadn't had children it would be too painful. It was really no big deal and I felt fine afterwards. Hadn't had a GA since I was 5 and I'm 51 so was panicking.

      I have thickening of my womb lining (adenomyosis), 4 small fibroids and whilst under GA they removed a small polyp. Going to see the consultant tonight to see what next steps are but when I came out of surgery the consultant mentioned the word hysterectomy . From the scan my ovaries and cervix are fine so I'm hoping it will be partial rather than a full one. I'm going to ask if there's any other treatment available

    • BugglyBot
      BugglyBot lesley53095

      Posted

      I just want to say good luck to all you ladies going through this. Fingers crossed it all works out for the better. Big hugs to you all xxxxxx.
    • lesley53095
      lesley53095 mandy91562

      Posted

      Just seen my gynaecologist and biopsy came back clear so I'm amazed but no further treatment.

      Good luck on the 12th

      Lesley x

    • marilyn301
      marilyn301 lesley53095

      Posted

      Great news, Lesley! I love news like this. 

      Take good care,

      Marilyn

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