Mulitple periods in one month

I am 50 yo premenopausal healthy woman, normal weight, l live birth, 1 tubal pregnancy, tubal ligation 17 yrs ago. My periods are normally every 25 days. I had my normal period 10 days ago, but breast tenderness increased instead of decreased. I got my period again 10 days after the regular period with same amt of bleeding. I have had this happen a few times in the last couple of years. is this any cause for concern?

[Machelle Seibel, MD]

A. Having this type of bleeding and breast tenderness near menopause is very common and represents fluctuations in hormonal balance.  If it happens occasionally, it is likely not a problem. But if it continues to occur or becomes more frequent, talk with your doctor to be sure it isn

[peekawho]

You should probably let your doctor know, if it's time for your annual exam again anytime soon.  They might want to do an endometrial biopsy or look at some hormone levels.

(I'm just about your age, and I'll do a little cheerleading for endometrial ablations!  I had one last June, and it was a blessing!  I barely have a day of spotting instead of my period now.  I'd do it again in a heartbeat.  I also had a couple of weirdly close periods just beforehand, so they did a D&C before the ablation to look at the endometrium just in case.  Everything was fine, though.)

[horse1]

thanks peek...i dont go for annual exams, but i guess i should schedule an appt to have it checked.