Hello ladies! I’m so happy to be a part of this support group, it’s comforting knowing I’m not alone during this transition 😊 I am 47 (close to 48) and have been experiencing peri for almost 5 years. Back in Dec I had a uterine biopsy due to some spotting and because I hadn’t had a period in 4 months. Biopsy was benign. I was almost to my year mark (10 1/2 months) without a period and it returned 6/7/18 and then 23 days later I had another period. There was nothing out of the ordinary, periods were the same as when I was regular. I’m just wondering if this has happened to anyone else and is this considered normal peri pattern. My physician laughed and told me that she has seen women go nearly to the year mark and have periods again. However, my gynecologist errors on the side of caution and wants me to have a saline ultrasound to make sure fibroids or thickened lining isn’t the cause. Arghhh, the only silver lining is my hot flashes are somewhat non existent since I’m having my period again 😊
Hey Dawn! I'm 48 now and am still getting my period, but they are definitely different than my younger years. They are mostly extremely light to the point I think I'm done and then the next morning it's back again. This is definitely a roller coaster. I worry myself so much that I feel like I am not enjoying life to the fullest. I hope to be through this (peri)menopause sooner than later! <3
Thank you Jo for responding. You said it perfectly about all the worrying and not enjoying life! I’ve been on summer vacation since June with my family and worrying 90% of my time. The anxiety for me is the worse part of peri I think. Arghhhh, I agree with you l will be happy once I’m through this peri as well. Thank you again and best of luck through your journey too