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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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  • beth86610
    beth86610 tracie88285

    Posted

    Yes it would be ovulation but wouldn't I have a period?

    • becky221
      becky221 beth86610

      Posted

      You said you do bleed a little right? If you're in perimenopause, periods can be heavy and then toward the end, they can be very light. My doctor told me to call if I completely missed 3 periods in a row. She would call in progesterone which would cause me to have a period. That went on for a couple of years.
  • beth86610
    beth86610 tracie88285

    Posted

    I am 56 years old.  Is that possible?  I have never had a hotflash or all the other symptoms.  The two times I tried to speak to someone about it I was told " you are done.  or its menopause, its normal, get over it".

    • becky221
      becky221 beth86610

      Posted

      Not everyone has symptoms or they can be different. The only one I've ever had is hot flashes. But not as bad as I've heard others have. Do you still have what you would consider periods? Even if they're light. Sounds like you're still ovulating sometimes.
  • beth86610
    beth86610 tracie88285

    Posted

    Gosh now I  wonder.  I have not had much sex in the last five years.  I have a tipped uterus.  I have cervical mucus everything month.  I have a small amount of blood in the vanginal canal.

    • becky221
      becky221 beth86610

      Posted

      I'd say you're probably in peri. But if you are able, you should really ask a doctor.
    • beth86610
      beth86610 becky221

      Posted

      It probably is peri but it means I am not dead yet.

    • becky221
      becky221 beth86610

      Posted

      Haha! If you mean your ovaries are still working, then yes, probably not dead yet. But mine don't work anymore and I'm definitely NOT dead. In fact, life's pretty good!
  • beth86610
    beth86610 tracie88285

    Posted

    I am sure it is for you.  But I can not believe how rude and condescending medical professionals (that includes medical professionals who are women) are to women concerning their reproductive organs.  There is so little information. I have learned so much from others in this discussion group.  I am calling the nurse practitioner I used to go to.

    • becky221
      becky221 beth86610

      Posted

      Yes, it really is frustrating how much they still dont know. My doctor is great. You just have to find the right place. its a good idea to call. Keep me posted. I really do want to know what you find out. We're all in this togethet!
  • nieceys2
    nieceys2 tracie88285

    Posted

    Hello, I'm 48 and had my tubal 15 months ago. I have not had a period since that until yesterday. Heavy for me...before I was on the pill and several gyno's advised at my age I didn't need to be taking them...Have not had any children (my decision not to) gyno's said taking the pill and never having children could increase my chances of cancer. Ummm...a little worried here...I have been reading all of these responses and it has made me feel somewhat better...guess I do need to call the doctor!! Have always been vigilant about yearly paps and have never had any abnormalities.
  • Teresa4210
    Teresa4210 tracie88285

    Posted

    I'm 36 with PCOS. Last night I had brutal menstrual like cramps and today I'm having a period. I have not had a period in 2.5 years. I'm worried!
  • barbara_49623
    barbara_49623 tracie88285

    Posted

    I am so thankful that I found this website and discussion. After 15 months without a period I have gotten one and googled myself into total fear. It's great to know that some women do just have normal periods after they think they were in menopause . I am going to get checked of course but at least I know i am not the only woman who has experienced this .... So scary ! Thanks to you all and fingers crossed ..
    • becky221
      becky221 barbara_49623

      Posted

      Happened to me after more than 2 years! I was scared. But nothing was wrong. That was a year ago and I'm fine. Hasn't happened since. Doctor said it was possible for me to have one more egg that decided to make an appearance. One last hurrah I guess!
    • barbara_49623
      barbara_49623 becky221

      Posted

      Hi Becky

      Thank you.. I have had all the symptoms I used to have before a period including breast tenderness and the odd hot flash even disappeared for a few weeks ! So felt like a hormone surge as some others have commented. Seems to me that it's totally viewed as abnormal when as I've seen it might not be. Going for the tvu tomorrow... I will sleep slightly better tonight thanks to you all

    • becky221
      becky221 barbara_49623

      Posted

      Exactly what happened to me! And Googling will scare you. Good idea to have things checked out but I'm sure you are fine.
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