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Missed three periods
I am a 43 year old mother of three who had her tubes tied after her last cesarean 18 years ago. I have always had periods like clockwork every 28 days give or take 48 hours. I am very sexually active. My last period was three months ago and when I was two weeks late I took a urine pregnancy test that came back negative. Could I be pregnant or something else? Like menopause? I don't know which one would be better. Please help.
Hope you find out what is causing your problem and get sorted out soon.
Keep a record or your monthly cycles (which no doubt you are) and your daily symptoms (if you have any). Over a period of a few months this will show you a pattern, and also you will be able to show that to your doctor should you seek his help.
Best wishes.
Keep a record or your monthly cycles (which no doubt you are) and your daily symptoms (if you have any). Over a period of a few months this will show you a pattern, and also you will be able to show that to your doctor should you seek his help.
Best wishes.
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The age most woman show any signs of menopause is 45. Some do go earlier but that is peri/early menopause. 40 is early. But it does run in families to be peri menopausal.
Everyone is different but there is 'typical'.
She just mentioned is it menopause and I'd guess no if all she has experienced is a lack of period for 3 months at age 43.
But like you, I'm not a doctor so she would need to speak to one to verify.
Good luck to the poster as we are now off topic of her post.
Everyone is different but there is 'typical'.
She just mentioned is it menopause and I'd guess no if all she has experienced is a lack of period for 3 months at age 43.
But like you, I'm not a doctor so she would need to speak to one to verify.
Good luck to the poster as we are now off topic of her post.
Every woman is different. Some start earlier, others later.
My aunty was 30 when she began with her menopause.
My mother started hers in her late 40s.
I was 40 when mine started.
In fact I thought I had finished completely in my mid 30s. But periods stared back again after hormone medication. My symptoms started when I was in my late 30s, but were worse when I reached 40 and went on for years. Terrible night sweats, weight gain, depression.
There is no guarantee on the age a woman must be before menopause (premenopause) begins. Everyone is different.
My aunty was 30 when she began with her menopause.
My mother started hers in her late 40s.
I was 40 when mine started.
In fact I thought I had finished completely in my mid 30s. But periods stared back again after hormone medication. My symptoms started when I was in my late 30s, but were worse when I reached 40 and went on for years. Terrible night sweats, weight gain, depression.
There is no guarantee on the age a woman must be before menopause (premenopause) begins. Everyone is different.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Irregular periods are normal but at 43, she'd be in early menopause with a good number of other symptoms she'd be reporting. This is why I doubt that she is .
I've read extensively about this subject as I'm currently IN this phase. Wish it were only irregular menstrual cycles.
and 43 is early.
Luck to the poster. Remember to check with your doctor!! They can help you determine what is going on for sure. My issue that was similar to what you describe was based on hormonal issues do to thyroid dysfunction. peace and luck
I've read extensively about this subject as I'm currently IN this phase. Wish it were only irregular menstrual cycles.
and 43 is early.
Luck to the poster. Remember to check with your doctor!! They can help you determine what is going on for sure. My issue that was similar to what you describe was based on hormonal issues do to thyroid dysfunction. peace and luck
There is a very good website called The North American Menopause Society. They say that the menopause is defined as the final menstrual period and is usually confirmed when a woman has missed her period for 12 consecutive months. This is for women who have not had a hysterectomy or other problems.
The article goes on to say that most women experience menopause between ages 40 and 58. The average age is 51.
Physical changes begin years before the final menstrual period and this transitional phase is called perimenopause. Perimenopause may last for 4 to 8 years. Perimenopause begins with changes in the length of time between periods and ends 1 year after the final menstrual period.
According to the article, smoking and genetics can influence the timing of natural menopause and smokers reach menopause about 2 years earlier.
If you know when your mother began her menopause, that will also give you an indication for you.
Diet, being anaemic and having thyroid problems and other illnesses can also throw the menstrual cycle off its regular pattern.
Best wishes
The article goes on to say that most women experience menopause between ages 40 and 58. The average age is 51.
Physical changes begin years before the final menstrual period and this transitional phase is called perimenopause. Perimenopause may last for 4 to 8 years. Perimenopause begins with changes in the length of time between periods and ends 1 year after the final menstrual period.
According to the article, smoking and genetics can influence the timing of natural menopause and smokers reach menopause about 2 years earlier.
If you know when your mother began her menopause, that will also give you an indication for you.
Diet, being anaemic and having thyroid problems and other illnesses can also throw the menstrual cycle off its regular pattern.
Best wishes
COMMUNITY LEADER
Hi there, you are too young for menopause unless you have peri menopause. Typically, as one approaches menopause they actually have an increase in bleeding during their cycle. I'm in that stage now. A doctor can test if you are in early menopause. But I am doubting this. Your symptoms actually do not follow that of early menopause. (43 is EARLY!!)
I had an issue with infrequent periods due to a thyroid issue. My thyroid was working a bit too slow, hypothyroidism. I had other things like a slight weight gain, dry skin, a bit moody/blue. I got periods around every 3 to 4 months. For me, it self regulated and this was when I was in my 20's. But this is something to get checked out as it is a common reason for missing periods for a long period of time such as 3 months.
so, I'd go to your doctor and have them look at your hormone levels and thyroid function. Lots of luck dear and let me know how you are doing!
I had an issue with infrequent periods due to a thyroid issue. My thyroid was working a bit too slow, hypothyroidism. I had other things like a slight weight gain, dry skin, a bit moody/blue. I got periods around every 3 to 4 months. For me, it self regulated and this was when I was in my 20's. But this is something to get checked out as it is a common reason for missing periods for a long period of time such as 3 months.
so, I'd go to your doctor and have them look at your hormone levels and thyroid function. Lots of luck dear and let me know how you are doing!
It is unlikely that you are pregnant given the fact that your tubes have been tied 18 years ago and you have not got pregnant before this time.
You could make an appointment with your doctor to check your blood for hormonal changes to confirm whether you are in the menopausal stage of your life.
You may find that periods may come and then stop for months and start again. It is a bit of nuisance as you don't know where you are with them. You may also start to experience other symptoms connected to the menopause as night sweats and hot flushes (some people call these hot flashes).
It can takes years before the menopause is finally complete.
Would you want another baby at your age?
Your sexual drive will not diminish just because you go through the menopause. And you don't have to spend money on tampons and sanitary pads, once you have completed the menopause. Can't remember the exact time scale, I think it is 3 years, that if you do not have a menstrual cycle, you know the menopause phase is complete.
In the meantime always carry something with you just in case you start to bleed.
Best wishes.
You could make an appointment with your doctor to check your blood for hormonal changes to confirm whether you are in the menopausal stage of your life.
You may find that periods may come and then stop for months and start again. It is a bit of nuisance as you don't know where you are with them. You may also start to experience other symptoms connected to the menopause as night sweats and hot flushes (some people call these hot flashes).
It can takes years before the menopause is finally complete.
Would you want another baby at your age?
Your sexual drive will not diminish just because you go through the menopause. And you don't have to spend money on tampons and sanitary pads, once you have completed the menopause. Can't remember the exact time scale, I think it is 3 years, that if you do not have a menstrual cycle, you know the menopause phase is complete.
In the meantime always carry something with you just in case you start to bleed.
Best wishes.
It is not unheard of for women who are 'fixed' to become pregnant anyway. I suggest a visit to your gyn, and have your blood tested (CBC) which will show pregnancy, as well as any possible hormonal problems, and other things too. Sorry I seem a bit 'off'... late here and I'm tired. :-) Blessings - Blu
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