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I’m 57 soon and still having periods

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hoardingwealth · 28/04/2026 22:06

Anyone else in this position? It’s driving me nuts! I just missed a few and thought I might be done. Was so happy! But just had another one! 😭

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SabrinaThwaite · 28/04/2026 22:48

Youdontseehow · 28/04/2026 22:10

@hoardingwealth not me but you have my sympathy. I went early (mid 40s) but my friend didn’t stop til 58,

Late menopause is a risk factor for breast cancer so be sure to get checked regularly

On the other hand, it lowers your risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis, possibly alzheimers too, and likely increases longevity.

ItsJustMeMyself · 28/04/2026 22:43

MissCooCooMcgoo · 28/04/2026 22:13

Everything is a bloody risk factor for some kind of cancer. To the point that I'm considering not caring at all and what will be will be!

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Truer words were never spoken.

Bookloveruk · 28/04/2026 22:42

Me too. Am sick of it lol. Had 3 months with none then theve come back with a vengeance im mid 50s

shellyleppard · 28/04/2026 22:39

@runningonberocca i had the mirena coil to stop this in peri menopause. No periods for 3 years and they stopped naturally. I'm now 57 and post menopausal for past 4 years

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hoardingwealth · 28/04/2026 22:36

Crochetgirl67 · 28/04/2026 22:13

58 and still going. Have no sign of anything slowing down or reducing. Just recently had another mirena fitted, very frustrating...

Oh my goodness, I’m so sorry!!!! 😔

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DancingLions · 28/04/2026 22:34

I'm 57 this year and just recently hit the one year milestone of no periods! I'd got to the stage where I thought they would never end. It's one thing to deal with periods for decades but I think once you hit 50s you're just desperately waiting for them to end. Mine got horrendously painful and heavy the last couple of years too. So don't give up hope! Hopefully they will finish for you soon.

Applecup · 28/04/2026 22:27

Youdontseehow · 28/04/2026 22:10

@hoardingwealth not me but you have my sympathy. I went early (mid 40s) but my friend didn’t stop til 58,

Late menopause is a risk factor for breast cancer so be sure to get checked regularly

Easier said than done unless you pay privately.

TheGlitterFairy · 28/04/2026 22:18

runningonberocca · 28/04/2026 22:16

Nearly 52 and still regular. Just heavier than it used to be and the flooding is horrific. Really hope they just stop. I’m dismayed at the thought I might be still having them in 5 yrs time.

If you’re having the awful flooding - might be worth looking at an endometrial resection or ablation. It’s life changing - would highly recommend

runningonberocca · 28/04/2026 22:16

Nearly 52 and still regular. Just heavier than it used to be and the flooding is horrific. Really hope they just stop. I’m dismayed at the thought I might be still having them in 5 yrs time.

MissCooCooMcgoo · 28/04/2026 22:13

Youdontseehow · 28/04/2026 22:10

@hoardingwealth not me but you have my sympathy. I went early (mid 40s) but my friend didn’t stop til 58,

Late menopause is a risk factor for breast cancer so be sure to get checked regularly

Everything is a bloody risk factor for some kind of cancer. To the point that I'm considering not caring at all and what will be will be!

Crochetgirl67 · 28/04/2026 22:13

58 and still going. Have no sign of anything slowing down or reducing. Just recently had another mirena fitted, very frustrating...

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hoardingwealth · 28/04/2026 22:12

Youdontseehow · 28/04/2026 22:10

@hoardingwealth not me but you have my sympathy. I went early (mid 40s) but my friend didn’t stop til 58,

Late menopause is a risk factor for breast cancer so be sure to get checked regularly

I’ve read also we tend to live longer. Swings and roundabouts 😂

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hoardingwealth · 28/04/2026 22:11

RandomMess · 28/04/2026 22:09

Are you my friend? Howdy if you are, if not sadly my friend is the same and it’s driving her crazy too.

Ha! What’s funny here is that I remember you from lots of threads!!

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Youdontseehow · 28/04/2026 22:10

@hoardingwealth not me but you have my sympathy. I went early (mid 40s) but my friend didn’t stop til 58,

Late menopause is a risk factor for breast cancer so be sure to get checked regularly

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hoardingwealth · 28/04/2026 22:10

MooseBeTimeForSnow · 28/04/2026 22:07

My mum and my sister didn’t hit menopause until 60. I’m 52 and they’re still pretty regular.

Oh no 😟

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RandomMess · 28/04/2026 22:09

Are you my friend? Howdy if you are, if not sadly my friend is the same and it’s driving her crazy too.

MooseBeTimeForSnow · 28/04/2026 22:07

My mum and my sister didn’t hit menopause until 60. I’m 52 and they’re still pretty regular.

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