I shouldn't be confused being in the medical field, but this has be a bit stumped. Can you guide me to an answer please please please.
Okay. My periods have been pretty on the nose predictable down to the day since I was 12. Now, at 43 they are different. About 6-8 months ago, I noticed that from time to time, the days would be off. For the longest time, my periods were falling between the 23rd and 26th of each month. Then they eventually went to the first of the month. I suspected that my cycle days were changing. I went to my OB/GYN and he did an ultra sound and ran some blood tests (8 months ago) and said that there was no uterine wall thickening and that everything looked fine. He didn't believe that I was in Perimenopause.
So, my period happens on May 5th. My husband and I were sexually active on the 9th or 10th. And then BAM! On the 23rd, I had a SECOND period. Only this one was a lot heavier. I never suspected pregnancy until I noticed two days ago that I feel run down, like I'm coming down with something, I'm craving certain foods and other foods I normally LOVE, I can't stand. I noticed an increase in the sensitivity of smells. I didn't know that any of this had anything to do with pregnancy b/c I have never been pregnant before.
Dr. Google (Google Search) says that I could also be experiencing perimenopause. I'm confused. So which period was the right one? The 5th or the 23rd? If I am prego, it's a good thing to know. If not, off to menopause we go.
Thanks for any insight.
Ash