Dear Doctor,
Lately, since Sept 2007, 2 or 3 (consecutively) times a months (especially near towards my periods) i would wake up in the night with wetness between my breasts. I didnt have sweatness elsewhere, except one time where my upper lip was very moist.
Q1. Are these pre-menopausal night sweats?
Also, i have experienced twice at different times what feels like a hot flush, i.e. very warm heat on my face/head..
Q2. Is this called a hot flash?
My last 2 periods went onto 7 days. Normally my periods last for 3 days and then have brown discharge until day 5 or 6. But this time i noticed that very slight brown discharge continued until day 7 and on day 7 i even had very small fresh blood.
Q3. Is this called irregular periods?
I also noticed that this month i have not ovulated. My cycle is has always been regular, occuring every 24 days (give or take a day) and i always experience abundant cervical mucus mid cycle. This time i have not seen any cervical mucus.
Q4. My main query is that am i experiencing premature ovarian failure or even perimenopause? I have been under a lot of stress and anxiety and worry for the 2 months. Because i have been worried relentlessly, I havent eaten much and cannot sleep properly. However, the 'very mild night sweats' started before this.
Q5.What tests can i do to determine my fertility status ( I am based in the UK).
My doctor will perform a 21 day cycle test. What will this test for?
I had my thyroid checked and that was normal.
PLease advise...Im scared of being infertile as i am only 33 yrs old and childless.
Thank you.