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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

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    MANY WOMEN HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS! MANY!  Its not a unusual at all.     And yet the dr office will deny it. Or will not answer. 

     

    • barbara_49623
      barbara_49623 beth86610

      Posted

      Agreed.. I was treated like it was a total abnormality. In fact the lady who did my TVU yesterday was from the UK and said isn't it 2 years that have to pass to be considered fully menopausal .. so clearly the 12 months is a guideline..I will admit it feels weird having one again and you notice every cramp and strange sensation and think the worst of course..  I have an appt with the GYN on WED ..Its going to be a long few days waiting for the results..
  • nikola_85967
    nikola_85967 tracie88285

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    Hi, I have just found this site and feel some what reassured. I haven't had a period for 5 yes or so, yestday I started bleeding, today it is very painful and getting heavier. Just rung my doctor and can't be seen today told to try again tomorrow am. I am really worried, should I push for appt today or go to work and wait? Any advice greatly appreciated
    • becky221
      becky221 nikola_85967

      Posted

      When it happened to me, I didn't go in right away. They told me to wait a couple of weeks and then they did an ultrasound. So tomorrow is probably fine. But if it gets really heavy, you should call again. Where are you located? I'm in the U.S. and when we call, we talk to the nurse who talks to our doctor about it and then calls back.
  • NealsWife
    NealsWife tracie88285

    Posted

    Ladies thank you so much for this forum. It has truly been a blessing. My cycle returned after 3 months of being off. And I was so scared. Then by the grace of God I came across this forum and I am so relieved. I'm 47 years old and so I was happy and content not to have menstrual cycles anymore! Then it came flooding and with the flood came large clots that scared the bejeebees outta me. So, once again, thank you guys for helping me to get through this. I still have to go to the doctor even though I'm afraid to do that as well. But because of the posts that you guys made I'm going to put on my big-girl panties and go through with it. Like I said thank you so much this has meant everything to me.
    • becky221
      becky221 NealsWife

      Posted

      So completely normal! And can go on like that for years. Skip a few then they're back. You're not in menopause until you haven't had one in a year. And the clots! They're awful and also normal. They used to be worse after I skipped periods. Tell the doctor everything but you are fine and going through Peri.
    • verena6528
      verena6528 NealsWife

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      I'm 47 too. My doctor suggested that I stop taking my birth-control pills (I was using the kind where you only got 4 periods a year) when I was 46. I stopped taking them when my prescription ran out after my 47th birthday. After that I had no more periods! I was quite pleased.

      Up until 5 months later. They're backkkkkk. Every 4 weeks. For up to 8 days. Most days aren't bad, but 2-3 are horrible. I now wish I hadn't stopped taking the pills. I went to the doctor after the first one started back in December. Did the ultrasound and everything. All normal. I dread that this could go on monthly for years yet.

  • annsproject
    annsproject tracie88285

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    I feel so much better after reading this discussion. Im 54 and I havent had a period for 8 years. I haven't had any menopause symptoms at all. Now out of nowhere it started up again. I never did have period symptoms while growing up and i didnt this time. I was nervous but now i feel alot better. I will be calling to make an appointment for all the necessary tests. Thank you all and God Bless all of you.
    • NealsWife
      NealsWife annsproject

      Posted

      Dear annsproject, like you I came here scared and blind in search of answers. And like you, I was able to calm down after reading several posts. This is a great way for us as women to reassure each other webbed going through different issues with our bodies. The sisterhood here is so welcoming and I'm truly grateful. Take care, Sis. And know that we have a podium if other health issues arise.
    • NealsWife
      NealsWife

      Posted

      That word "webbed" should have been WHEN. Sorry for the error.
  • line51552
    line51552 tracie88285

    Posted

    Hi

    Just came back from the doctor. It's been 2 years and 2 months since my last period. So I was officially in menopause. As I had the usual vaginal discharges and soar boobs 2 weeks ago I was teed off at having a period. Wow. So depressing. As my mother had uterus cancer they sent me to a gynecologist. I will have a ultrasound done as well as blood tests. So I'm sure I'm fine.

    The reason I am writing is this forum reassured me. When i started having the symptoms 2 weeks ago I googled it and it was fine. Once the bleeding started this week I googled again and it said to see a doctor. So I did. All is good. Unlike so many ladies in this site I wasn't and am not worried. Because I don't feel sick. I'm 55. All is good. These are the good years ladies. So let's enjoy. But I'm glad I had it checked out. Believe it or not I have not gone to a gynecologist in over 20 years. My youngest son is 21. So there has been no need. At any rate that was probably another reason why now I will have an appointment. It's been a while. I guess I get that. I don't like doctors. So there.

    I will get back to this only if it's bad. But since all I have read in this site was nothing wrong with anyone. Chances are I will not come back. Just wanted to say thank you. It's been great and quite reassuring.

    Have a great menopause ladies.

  • peggy88367
    peggy88367 tracie88285

    Posted

    So glad to find this thread.  After 23 months of no cycles...I woke up to a heavy flow.  I was just telling my husband that it had been 2 years!  I'm jinxed!  Thanks to reading all of your messages, I'm calmer.  I'll be making my call tomorrow to my GYN!   Thank you all!
  • ash84
    ash84 tracie88285

    Posted

    Hi

    I went through an early menopause 11 years ago due to treatment for leukaemia. I was only 20 at the time, last week I had a 5 day bleed, more brown discharge really but there was bleeding aswell, I has stomach cramps and headaches aswell, very strange!

    Went to the doctors and I'm due for a swab and blood test next week, they also booked me in for a scan.

    I had something similar a few years ago but not like this, I also had a scan then and everything was fine so try not to worry.

    I would make an appointment though just so they can see what's going on

    smile

  • Babs70
    Babs70 tracie88285

    Posted

    Hi Tracie,

    I am new to this site and I am tonight going for Ultrasound as I haven't had a period for 18 months and last Thursday started spotting! I am worried sick.

    I am 45 and thought I was done with periods, but my head is now in the shed with worry....!

  • Babs70
    Babs70 tracie88285

    Posted

    Hi,

    I had ultrasound last night, now waiting for results. I am hoping all is ok. Will keep you up to date with progress.

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