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peri menopause and irregular periods
Hi, I am 45 almost 46.
I have had normal (every 25 days) periods lasting 4-5 days for years now. Back in February of this year I missed a period and then they went back to normal again. I was getting my period every three weeks for a few months . Then on Nov, 21st I got it again. It started light and stayed light for three days which seemed odd to me, then it got heavy and then went away. Two days later I noticed brown discharge but not alot. I got this brown discharge for a week but only once a day/, Then I got blood again for another four days. I went to doc, and they did an endometrial biopsy, blood work, and pelvic and transvaginal ultra-sound. All normal. But he said if the abnormal bleeding continues he may have to do a d&c,. The period finally ended. And no blood for 13 days. then I noticed a little blood and brown discharge again. then nothing. no period, no discharge. It is now January 7th and I have started my period last night./ Very light so far.
Honestly I am freaking out because I am so used to getting my period every three and a half weeks. I also have anxiety disorder and I worry obsessively about my health. I read on a few websites that a d&c is also a biopsy and that it is more accurate then an endometrium biopsy. SO now im nervous again , worrying that this bleeding is abnormal, I know that periods become abnormal during perimenapause, but noone ever told me that we had to go through so many scary tests during perimenopause. I guess what i really want to know is has anyone ever experienced such abnormal bleeding? and is it uncommon to get the small amount of blood and discharge and then nothing? how accurate is the endo biopsy anyway? And lastly, I get nervous about being put to sleep, although this may sound pre mature do you have to be put to sleep for a d&c? how common are d&cs and hysterectomies in peri menopause.?
thanks and any input would be greatly appreciated .
I have had normal (every 25 days) periods lasting 4-5 days for years now. Back in February of this year I missed a period and then they went back to normal again. I was getting my period every three weeks for a few months . Then on Nov, 21st I got it again. It started light and stayed light for three days which seemed odd to me, then it got heavy and then went away. Two days later I noticed brown discharge but not alot. I got this brown discharge for a week but only once a day/, Then I got blood again for another four days. I went to doc, and they did an endometrial biopsy, blood work, and pelvic and transvaginal ultra-sound. All normal. But he said if the abnormal bleeding continues he may have to do a d&c,. The period finally ended. And no blood for 13 days. then I noticed a little blood and brown discharge again. then nothing. no period, no discharge. It is now January 7th and I have started my period last night./ Very light so far.
Honestly I am freaking out because I am so used to getting my period every three and a half weeks. I also have anxiety disorder and I worry obsessively about my health. I read on a few websites that a d&c is also a biopsy and that it is more accurate then an endometrium biopsy. SO now im nervous again , worrying that this bleeding is abnormal, I know that periods become abnormal during perimenapause, but noone ever told me that we had to go through so many scary tests during perimenopause. I guess what i really want to know is has anyone ever experienced such abnormal bleeding? and is it uncommon to get the small amount of blood and discharge and then nothing? how accurate is the endo biopsy anyway? And lastly, I get nervous about being put to sleep, although this may sound pre mature do you have to be put to sleep for a d&c? how common are d&cs and hysterectomies in peri menopause.?
thanks and any input would be greatly appreciated .
i am/went through the same things you are i missed my period for 70 days then returned every 28-30 days for 2 months then a week later just brown discharge. had (hormone)FSH and LH bloodwork normal but within post menopausal stage. i am 46 and 10 days ago i developed night sweats. so i shower before bedtime but after i dry off i dress in my pjs and now i get hot flashes...tomorrow i am going to my gyn for an unplanned apt. i was with my hubby,and when we were done and i was cleaning up i had blood!!!!!mind that i just had a heavy period on the 6th of january. it was completely gone before this episode. i hope to get an explanation from my doctor this is the worst thing a woman can go through! your not alone!
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I am a little shocked that noone else responded to this post, I have been reading about peri menopause and finding out that irregular periods are normal during this time. I am on day 10 of my period which is hard for me to cope with. I still keep worrying that its something abnormal. I wish that society talked more about peri.......menopause. I thought that your periods slowed down during this time, not got longer...
Tara, I'm 46 & my symptoms are almost exactly like yours. As a rule, I am almost every 28 days too - however, in the last 1.5 years, I've been experiencing darker then normal discharge (strong odour) and repeated spotting & some heavy periods 1 week apart & bleed for 2 or more weeks. My Dr. tells me its hormone fluctuations.....& this could go on for years - I certainly hope not!! I had a d&c many years ago, due to a miscarriage - & yes they put you to sleep - no worries - fairly routine. I've been searching the net for info about this, & there isn't much - mostly about "hot flashes", which I don't have!!! But I just wanted you to know that you are not alone, its happening to me too!! & I don't like it! I wish they would just stop!
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I am experiencing the same kinda thing. I am 42 almost 43 and have had long, heavy at times periods. I too have bwen searching the web looking for info on perimenopause, hormone imbalances and its effects. Glad I found this site. It is good to know I am not alone. Any advise or suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Like MBS140 I also would like more info and how has everyone coped. I may be older than you guys (50) but just as nervous and wish more information existed on peri meno and what to expect even the odd stuff. Actually especially the odd stuff as I have been have strange and heavy bleeding it's scary.
I know these posts are several years old, but I could have almost written them myself....very similar experiences here. Can I find out how everyone is doing now? It would calm me down, I'm very anxious about it!
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