to be disappointed that that wasn't in fact my last ever period

[BeKindToYourKnees]

or should I be rejoicing that I am still (possibly) fertile?

Menstrual cycle all over the place and periods from hell for 3 years. I really thought that not having had a period for a couple of months meant that it was over! But it's back with avengeance.

Been eating Burgen bread, seeds, tofu and soya yoghurt regularly to minimise menopause side-effects but am now thinking that it's just delaying the inevitable.

I just want it over with!

no you don't. no periods for 18 months so mine are definitely gone. since then - aching joints, lethargy, brain ache trying to remember simple things, still have the mood swings and before period headache. hair thinning a bit now too and skin a lot less elastic. don't wish yourself into the menopause.

mummy I have aching joints too, easily irritated and brain-fog already - does it get worse?

I have to say I love my menopause. I take evening primrose oil, sage and glucosamine and I have never felt better. I'm glad to see the back of periods and mood swings. I never have to carry spare knickers and tampons just in case. I can swim any day I like. I can wear white trousers. I will never again feel bloated, get spots or have greasy hair.

Brilliant!

Went a year, then had three in 7 weeks :(

Last one January the 7th.

Oh Joy woke up this morning to (TMI) dark brown sludge :((((((

Enough already 47 years of bloody periods!

No periods-FANTASTIC!!!

Mine stopped for a year & then I had one & now nothing for nearly three years!

I don't have to wash my hair everyday, or worry about leaking or that people know

OP I'm 53 and had a period 3 weeks ago.I seem to have been perimenopausal for about 7 years now. I know that feeling of wishing each one is the last one only too well.
Looking on the bright side, apparently a late menopause is an indication of a longer life, so I might get a royal telegram (not sure who will be king by then!)

BeHind, are you me? I had no period since March. Was thinking I had jumped off tampon train for good, until this Monday past. I am having a right good bleed, where previous two periods were sort of short manky business.
Also doing evening primrose and a vitamin supplement called Estroven.

Ohh FFS! BeKIND even! My apologies Op.

Thanks all for responding, great to hear its not just me struggling!

Am so fed up with not knowing when the next deluge will start - I am constantly worrying about being 'caught short' at work (think pale gray boardroom chairs) but I really don't want to wear sanitary products 24/7