Breast tenderness and Menopause?

[flyin2006]

HI. I am 50 years old. No illnesses, no surgery. My question is: I have had perimenopasual sx for well over five years ( sweats, irregular cycles , etc ). In late December, my OB-GYN took my hormone levels, at my request, even though, AT THE TIME, my periods were occurring more "on time". Result? " Your levels are that of a woman in her late thirties!". After that visit, the cycles resumed an erratic characteristic. I actually went 90 days without a period. Then it showed up again...very heavy. It left but I have VERY sore, swollen breasts. Swollen, sore breast discomfort always has departed with the end of the periods. Why are my breasts still sore?? ( Normal mammogram in Dec and I feel no lumps ). Thank you for any answers you can give me.

[who_is_this]

I'd run it by your doctor.  Especially with the abnormally heavy bleeding.  Could be nothing, but better to be safe than sorry.

[richards girl]

my mom went about 3 months with no period then had one with heavy bleeding....her doc. told her to expect anything with menopause,but they can give you meds. to help out

[flyin2006]

I have noticed that this particular forum doesn't seem to have an MD that answers questions. "Who is this"...I have seen comments from you on the Neuro forum site ( by the way, I really like you! ) . Does anyone know why this site has no MD who answers?