Period again after none for 2 years?
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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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Sister59 tracie88285
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I'm 59 years old I am having pains in the bottom of my app every morning I had them I feel sick to my I feel like my period is coming on when I had it stopped years ago it's been over 20 years relate to what is going on with me when I eat food I get sick when I smell certain foods I get sick this pain is hurting me so bad I went to the hospital they can't tell me anything can someone tell me please what the signs mean all the doctors tell meLook out for blood
Caroline011964 tracie88285
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Hi ladies. Forgive me if this is duplicative, but my original post vanished. I began menopause about 5 years ago. My periods stopped about 2.5 - 3 years ago. I was on a very mild synthetic hormone to help with hot flashes. About 8 months ago, I began spotting. I went to my doctor who ordered an ultrasound and found the lining of my uterus to be too thick. She gave me something to MAKE me have a period, but it really didn't do much. When I went back for a follow up ultrasound, the lining was a little thinner but still thicker than she wanted. She told me I could watch it for a few months and if things didn't change, she wanted to do exploratory surgery. Well, at this point, I have been having a non-stop period for about 2 - 3 months accompanied by occasional, light cramps; I have had to resort to tampons because it's more than spotting. I also have a clear, foul-smelling vaginal discharge. I tried to get in to see my doctor, but she's out on maternity leave. Now I have started a new job and do not have health insurance yet. I researched the clear discharge and read that can sometimes be due to an imbalance in estrogen. So I'm looking into supplements for that. Has anyone else encountered a perpetual period during menopause? I am not a worrier, but it is just really annoying, especially the nasty discharge! I always feel like a need a bath.
sandy93425 tracie88285
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kerry_89290 tracie88285
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Praise god my results are in all my results are benign from my biopsy and d&c I have no idea what caused the pmb everything was healthy inside maybe my body never realised it was 13 months since my last period who knows xxxxxxxxx wishing and praying for everyone going through menopause who are worried always get checked it's scary and I know that after 3 months but it's not always sinister I no that now xxx
tracey74683 kerry_89290
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kerry_89290 tracey74683
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tracey74683 kerry_89290
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sharon2127 tracie88285
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sandy93425 sharon2127
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Relax. Breathe. Visualize good things. I had a period that lasted 5 months. I had no idea. Doctor did a biopsy. I was fine. My hormones were just wacky. It happens at this age.
Good that you're checking it out but I'm hoping you're totally okay and your body is just doing what ours do at this age. No matter what the fear isn't helping you so try to work through it.
Hugs ??
sharon2127 sandy93425
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sandy93425 tracie88285
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It is unusual but check with your doctor. My mom is 70 and never stopped even after repeated ablations. She recently had a hysterectomy. They cannot figure out why in her case but no cancer.
At 50, I would venture a guess that it's not unheard of.
ratna222 tracie88285
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sharon2127 ratna222
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I'm the same age and it was 16 months for me. Yes this forum is so reassuring!!!!!
Jane888uk sharon2127
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Hi there,
Well this forum has put my mind at rest (a bit)
My last period was Christmas 2014, nearly three years ago!
At the beginning of last month my breast suddenly felt tender, swollen and my nipples hurt too.
l had white clear discharge, so l think l was ovulating too.
l thought l was pregnant though at 56!!!!
Then we went camping 🙄😱
I woke up early in the morning absolutely soaked, with blood everywhere...l was having a very heavy period, with the classic period pains to go with it!
Totally cheesed off l took some paracetamol and had to make my excuses to go home early.
l just thought it was one of those things, as a nurse friend of mine told me a few years ago that this happened to her!
But today l thought l would go on the internet, just to check if l should just leave it. ??
My period lasted one week, and the weakness in my bladder has now ceased! (this was quite normal for me in the past)
l have had no more discharge, or any blood spotting, and my breasts have now returned to normal.
Anyway after reading this thread, l panicked and phoned my doctor.
So l am now having a blood test tomorrow and seeing a gynaecologist next week.
l'm now a tad worried as the period was on the 25th August, nearly three weeks ago!
Not good with tests, as l had a colposcopy a few years ago!
Nail biting isn't the word 😨
Sylvia123 tracie88285
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Hi there
I am sure glad to have found this Forum, at least I have learned that having PMS post Menopause can happen. I am 59 years old and haven't had a PMS for a couple of years. Sofar this year I am having PMS's again, with sensitive breast, mood swings, bad cramps and what appears fresh blood, however no clotting. I have had all the necessary tests done and all are negative. Soon after the Hysteroscopy I got another PMS, which started last Friday, I am still bleeding. Spoke to my Gynie, who recommended to have my uterus removed. So we will see …
Sylvia123
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Oh sorry forgot to mention that I also have been on HRT "Activelle" for a couple of years now but considering to stop it .... any comments, suggestions ?
Marnia Sylvia123
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My levels went low about 5 years ago - and since 2014 then have had light spotting for about a day once every year (once I got to 13 months so am over the 12 month threshold) - today I was sent for a scan for the 3rd time in total (all have come back clear with no thickening of the walls) - however because it's no 3 - I have to have the camera - when they examined me they saw a smear of blood and a bit of discharge (sorry folks) - so they have rushed me through to an appointment end of next week - I am so worried I don't know how I'm going to get through this week. Thing is every time I've had the light spot day it is always in times of great stress -I wonder therefore if it's a stress /hormonal thing and whether that's a good sign? Anyone had anything similar ?