Hi, I am new here . I know TMI sorry . I had went 200 days this last time without a period. Then I had a nomal to heavy bleed . Then couple months no bleed but passed small clots for 7 days .This last monthly no bleed passed small clots 4 days. Has anyone experienced this before during peri?I am 45 and began peri at 41 . i take no meds. I have peri symptoms. Do I count these as periods its so confusing?
Hi Dizzy, Fom what I understand and have experienced during peri, there is no "normal!" Before peri my cycles were like clockwork- every 30 days. When peri started they got shorter and shorter, down to 18 days. Some were normal flow, others light and only 2-3 days. Then I would spot between periods. In the last couple of years my cycles got longer and longer. I would cramp, bloat, have pms and migraines and then my period would consist of only spotting for a few days. During the last 6 months I would cramp mildly, then when I'd wipe after using the bathroom I'd have a light pink spot and then, nothing. This month, my period has been a small amount of bright spotting with very small clots for 2 days. My cycles have gotten very long too, like from 45-60 days between periods. I've been using a period tracker on my phone for years but have gotten so confused about what to count as a period as opposed to just spotting! Now, I just record my spotting, symptoms and moods on my period tracker and really don't know what to record as being a "period" vs. just spotting.
Hello
Your story really looks like mine. I can't use my period tracker on my phone because I don't know what is a period or not.
My last real period was in March since that time I've had spotting a few days then blood again 15 weeks later and today I've been bleeding everyday for one month but not proper blood, only blood when I wipe after using the bathroom.
My breast didn't hurt me anymore but it's been hurting again for 2 weeks .
I'll see my doctor next week. I'm 52 in August.
I hope it's Peri because sometimes I can't help worrying .
Hi dizzy girl, during peri there is no normal. I just dont count anymore. Always carry a few pads just in case.
Thank you for answering Sue. But I've read that long lasting bleeding can be abnormal. It's a bit worrying don't you think?
Yes if you are worried definitely smart to see a Dr. always. Heavy bleeding can be a problem I didnt mean to make light of it. I just wanted to express how abnormal flow becomes the normal. At least in my case.
Thank you it's very reassuring to hear others experiencing the same.
( sorry if I don't use the right words but I'm a French native soeaker)
this site has helped me know i am not alone in this. I too went to the Drs.to rule out anything. Now i just have to roll with the changes. Good luck with your visit. Let us know the results!
Thank you.
I don't want to have any hormonal treatment so I think it will be easier for me to cope with this when ill make sure everything is fine.
I'm really glad I found this site. L looked on the French forum's but ladies aren't as helpful as on the English site .
Thanks a lot
Welcome. I chose not to do hormonal treatment either. Then anxiety got bad so i started using a synthetic hormonal cream. Its topical made from yams that helped me calm down and all my symptoms calm down a little. Rub right onto the skin.
I wanted to try the Dr Lee cream.
He wrote a book about natural treatment for menopause and he recommends this cream
Yes Ive heard of That.
I will try to get some
Ok, please let me know if it helps and how your Dr. visit goes. Best of luck!
Thank you.
Yesterday m'y bleeding stopped but today came back again
Aw sorry. Was getting mine every two weeks for 4 months. Then went 11 months with nothing thought this is the end. Then bam back. I am now on 3 months with nothing
Would love for this to ne over already.
For sure !