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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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  • kerry_89290
    kerry_89290 tracie88285

    Posted

    Well after all the stress of waiting for results a few weeks ago and giving me the clear on biopsy I am now awaiting a ultrasound for breast and under arm pain burning sensation could all be hormone and stress related so 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻It is one thing after another who be a woman god bless us all xxx.

    • lana07071
      lana07071 kerry_89290

      Posted

      We are twins with an ocean between us. Thus sun evening, u gave an appt with the breast surgeon, for a check and referral to mammogram and breast US. Once again we will go through this together.hugs my love!
    • kerry_89290
      kerry_89290 lana07071

      Posted

      Thank you 😊 my dear friend we seem to be in it together with gods grace we will get through it much love ?? 🙏🏻

  • JuneFromVT
    JuneFromVT tracie88285

    Posted

    I am 52, 5 yrs ago I had very heavy bleeding for weeks at a time, Dr decided to do an ablation, D&C for menorrhagia. My periods and bleeding imediately stopped. Over those 5 yrs I have had spotting, maybe a few days of normal periods but basically my periods had stopped. A few weeks ago I thought I had an urinary infection because I was frequently urinating and had some spotting, Dr sent me to get a urine test which came back that I did not have an infection but I did show that there was some blood, Dr did a quick exam and said that the blood was definately vaginal so she was concerned because she said I am in manopause and any abnormal bleeding is a sign of something wrong. I have an appt at my ob/gyn next week but of course I came online and searched my symptons and it all points to cancer. I am beyond stressed! I came here and read this thread and I feel a little better but my stress is just so high right now. Since seeing the Dr a week ago, I am now having what seems like a normal period, Normal period bleeding, with some clotting, cramps and headache, all exactly like a normal period for me. Could it be that I am not in manopause and that this is just a normal period? Are there any other signs I should be looking for? I am diabetic and I am over weight. Thanks

    • Whino
      Whino JuneFromVT

      Posted

      June, hang in there! It is of course usually NOT cancer but as you know needs to be checked out just in case, and also because it could be something else that can be alleviated once it's diagnosed.

      I think that while post-menopausal bleeding is considered "abnormal," it really isn't that unusual (as seen by all the posts about it on here). Apparently, nobody informed our bodies about that "one year" rule!

      I'm going through it now, too. Strangely, I'm not especially worried this time although I am quite annoyed and plan to demand a nice heavy sedative for the likely biopsy. I had a breast cancer scare a couple of years ago, had to get a biopsy, and was stressed and crazed until it was over (it was all okay). I wonder if scares get easier with practice or what the heck! Best wishes to you. I don't know about other signs but I would definitely say do NOT read anymore about cancer right now!

    • becky221
      becky221 JuneFromVT

      Posted

      Either you misunderstood or the doctor didn't quite state that right. It isn't a sign that something is wrong. It means something could be wrong. But as you can see here, a lot of us have had periods after menopause and nothing was wrong. Yes, it's possible you're not fully in menopause yet. It's also possible you had a surge of estrogen. I will say higher estrogen can happen when you're overweight. Working on that would be helpful.

    • jane5216
      jane5216 JuneFromVT

      Posted

      Hi June

      Whino and Becky are right that cancer is only ONE possible explanation and usually it is NOT that.  I really understand your worry and stress having just gone through the same experience myself.  And the doctors tell us so little that it doesn't help. I was frequently urinating, had blood in urine but no infection found, had vaginal bleed after 14 months, had internal ultrasound which showed thickened womb lining. I was terrified!  But mine turned out to be nothing - a hormonal surge as Becky suggested. Had antibiotics and the frequent urination went away but is back. Apparently, mild infections often don't show up in the urine tests. So please, please don't despair - it is highly likely that you had a period. And UTIs are extremely common in menopausal women. 

      Everything that is considered 'normal' is based on an average. So 'normal' menstruation is considered 28 days and we all know that's nonsense. Your doc would not be following guidelines if she didn't refer you for further tests but that does not mean that anything is necessarily wrong.

      Stay calm, stay sane and keep sharing with us. J xx

    • jane5216
      jane5216 Whino

      Posted

      Hi Whino

      When is your biopsy? I think you're right to demand the sedative - and a strong painkiller if you can, just in case. 

      Good luck with it all, will be thinking of you. J xx

    • 3845
      3845 Whino

      Posted

      Hi

      Looking up info on the topic. Haven't had a period in over 4 years but it seems to have returned today. Will still be getting things checked out with my doc but feels exactly the same as before. Have you heard of this after so long? Everything I've read so far is within the 2-3 year range or women that aren't fully menopausal...?

  • jmoughler85
    jmoughler85 tracie88285

    Posted

    i am 31 and have this problem myself...i havent bled in about 18 months and just tonight started bleeding...i am wondering if this is normal or if i need to consult my dr...i have also been told i have unterin fibrosis and have had many things like ablations and a partial hysterectomy...i am worried and any advice would be greatly appriciated....thank you
  • carroll57307
    carroll57307 tracie88285

    Posted

    Iam 54 years having had a monthly for 3 years it's started again today what should I do

    • lana07071
      lana07071 carroll57307

      Posted

      You must see a gynie. Many if us have gone through this as you can see in this read. Wishing you all the best. Dint delay, get it over with ASAP. Xx
  • Jermione07
    Jermione07 tracie88285

    Posted

    I did'nt have my period for 6 months now. I usually have every 2 or 3 months. I felt the normal scramp & boby pains. My genie told me its normal but i felt that its not. Im 47 years old. Pls advise.

    • becky221
      becky221 Jermione07

      Posted

      Yes it's normal. You're probably in perimenopause. It can be like that for several years. For me though, if I missed 3 in a row, my doctor had me take progesterone and that's the hormone that makes you start. I don't think it's good to just let that all build up. So maybe give the doctors office a call and ask about that.

    • Jermione07
      Jermione07 becky221

      Posted

      Thank you for your advise. I am more relax that my situation is normal & keep you posted on what my genie next move. God bless!

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