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frequent periods

by danetterose, Jun 24, 2009 09:24AM

I'm 42 and started menopause around 40 and for the last 5 to 6 months my period has been every 2 weeks like clockwork and when I start my period the first 2 to 3 days its very heavy and then is just disappears for 1 to 2 days and then its back for the remaining time ( It last a week ).Is this normal for menopause and how long does this last until I dont have anymore periods.

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by michelleanovel, Jul 02, 2009 04:26PM

To: danetterose

Yes, I had this. With the frequent periods, too. My sister has the same thing (where it stops and starts). I've been to the doc for everything and nothing was amiss. I don't think you should worry about this at all.

They get lighter as you get older.

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