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Oh NO, Is this Menopause at 42?
Hi,
I'm concerned...I'm late for my period by 1 day (that in itself is not such a big deal) but I have not had any premenstrual spotting which I have always had for at least the past I don't know HOW many years. I didn't ovulate last month; either that, or I missed it - I wasn't consistent in my tracking for the month of June. My period before that was sort of normal, it was 3 days late, except that it was lighter than usual, but lasted longer than usual - 6 days instead of the usual 3 - 4 days. And by lighter, I don't mean just spotting but more like a very light flow (sorry for TMI). I guess my question is, when menopause begins, does it just start all at once, or is it a gradual process? I really don't know much about it. I haven't taken a pregnancy test because I did have "sort of" a normal period last month, and since that period, we have not had any time for TTC. Any information and comments would be greatly appreciated!!
I'm concerned...I'm late for my period by 1 day (that in itself is not such a big deal) but I have not had any premenstrual spotting which I have always had for at least the past I don't know HOW many years. I didn't ovulate last month; either that, or I missed it - I wasn't consistent in my tracking for the month of June. My period before that was sort of normal, it was 3 days late, except that it was lighter than usual, but lasted longer than usual - 6 days instead of the usual 3 - 4 days. And by lighter, I don't mean just spotting but more like a very light flow (sorry for TMI). I guess my question is, when menopause begins, does it just start all at once, or is it a gradual process? I really don't know much about it. I haven't taken a pregnancy test because I did have "sort of" a normal period last month, and since that period, we have not had any time for TTC. Any information and comments would be greatly appreciated!!
Best Answer
I wouldn't worry to much about it. Menopause is defined by going one year without a period. It sounds to me more that you are starting perimenopause which for many of us can last 10 years. The most common symptom is irregular periods. I have been doing that for a few months now..sometimes they are at 28 days, but have been both early and late on occasion. I also find many of them are shorter in duration and not as heavy (like that part..lol). I am also 42 and we are at the age where this is beginning for many of us, but chances are menopause is still a long way away. And yes, you still can conceive during perimenopause..many do. See your Dr. if you have any concerns, but I doubt it is anything to worry too much about.
Hi, Thanks for your post. I'm glad to know I can still concieve if this is indeed the beginning of perimenopause. Some fertility clinics will not treat patients at this stage, even if they're not using their own eggs, which I don't really understand, but alot of clinics do, so thats a good thing. You'd think I would know more about this next stage of life at my age, but truth be told, I don't. I've never had kids, and I really would like to have one, (have been trying for years) and it's just a topic I'd rather not think about right now. Still no signs of even premenstrual spotting. I went ahead and took a pregnancy test just for the heck of it, which was negative...I kind of expected that since I haven't had any of the classic early pregnancy symptoms, other than the obvious late period. I will be trying fertility treatments again in August or September, and hopefully it will be a success this time. Thanks again, babywish_....
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