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period so far for 18 days
Has any one experienced having periods last for 18 days and still counting, I had my tubes tied 8 years ago and usually have my period for 7 days but this has been 18 days and still going, and my boobs hurt so bad I can't even lay on my chest to sleep. Please if anyone has experienced this let me no im beginning to worry, I am 37 years old if that helps any. Thank you in advance
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Hi there. Even if you are experiencing early menopause, that isn't really a common pattern. You do bleed heavily in the early stages of preparing for menopause but it is typically for much shorter duration like 2 days instead of your old period which was 5 days. I'd think more along the lines of fibroids or a hormonal issue based on what you've written. And I would not recommend hysterectomy unless your doctor feels it is absolutely necessary. That surgery is a big deal and impacts a lot of things from your sex life to your skin tone to your energy level, etc. It is something that does have to happen but only if it is the only thing that will help you.
Fibroids are treatable! Hormonal imbalances (such as too much progesterone) are treatable.
So, do talk to your doctor!! 18 days is TOO long for a period and leads to things like anemia. Set up an appointment with your doctor and let us know how it goes. good luck
Fibroids are treatable! Hormonal imbalances (such as too much progesterone) are treatable.
So, do talk to your doctor!! 18 days is TOO long for a period and leads to things like anemia. Set up an appointment with your doctor and let us know how it goes. good luck
It could be that you are experiencing (really) early menopause symptoms. However, I'd get checked out by a doctor. I wouldn't be too concerned if you get your pap done soon. My mother went through something similar for years and assumed it was early menopause. When her pap results came back they were abnormal. It wasn't cancer, but to stop the symptoms and prevent any other complications (like abnormal cells turning cancerous in the future) she ended up having a hysterectomy.(she was in her late 40's at the time of the surgery, so not as early as your experiences)
I hope you find an answer soon!
I hope you find an answer soon!
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