Period, is this peri menopause? So worried

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I’m 39 and I’ve had periods only ever be a day or two late at the most. Otherwise it’s been 28 days and completely consistent.

I do have one dc and would love another. I’m single though so obviously it’s not looking likely.

This month my period is currently 5 days late. I’m not pregnant. For the last week I’ve felt pre menstrual and been expecting it to arrive.

There’s no sign again this morning and now I’m feeling very anxious. Does anyone have any better information than me about what this could mean? I am so worried about menopause that I even asked my mum a couple of years ago when it happened for her and she said she could have had a baby well into her forties as all was like clockwork. I know that doesn’t mean it’s the same for me.

Why would it be so late? My smears are up to date and had STI check just as a standard swab when I had thrush a couple of years ago and not been in a relationship for three years now.

If you are anxious about this then you need to speak to a medical professional rather than a bunch of randomers.

People on here will diagnose anything related to tiredness, periods, anxiety etc etc as perimenopause automatically,

@Anarchy99 i have read online various things but wanted to chat to other women, had it happened to them etc

It's overwhelmingly likely that you've had a - completely normal and happens occasionally for the vast majority of women - anovulatory cycle. This is a cycle where you don't release an egg and it often delays your period somewhat.

Menopause and the lead up to it is very nearly always a gradual process, one so gradual that it takes around 10yrs. You won't suddenly be plunged into the menopause in the vast majority of scenarios. Even if this is remotely related to declining hormones, it isn't like a door closing overnight.

I would just wait, see what happens over the next few months and anticipate that everything will go back to normal. If not, you consult a medical professional for further advice.

It could be a sign of perimenopause or just a random Fluke (sometimes stress, lack of sleep,medication etc can mess up your cycle.) perimenopause doesn't mean you can't conceive, just that the days where you are fertile can shift somewhat and that you might have cycles where you don't ovulate but also cycles where you hyperovulate (this is why there is more chance of twins as you get older).

I wouldnt worry about it. Maybe if you start to actually ttc ovulation test may be helpful to figure out where you are in your cycle

One late period to peri menopause is a massive leap! Do you have health anxiety ? Probably a consequence of the weird weather. Periods can behave oddly for any reason.

most of us now in meno/ peri in 50s had no idea about peri being such a thing in our 30s. Sometimes awareness is toooo much awareness

At 39 you are very young. It could be that your period is late for a whole host of reasons and perimenopause is unlikely.

Your level of anxiety over it all though is not a normal response and I speak as a woman who has been completely through the wringer with peri/menopausal symptoms after a hysterectomy. If you do struggle with it at some point in the future, there are lots of options for treatment. You might be one of those fortunate women who have no issues at all.

Perimenopause is the time before menopause where things start to change and can last up to 10 years. Menopause (which essentially is 1 day; the moment you have gone without periods for a whole year) can range from 45-55 years, which means perimenopause symptoms can start as early as mid thirties.
I am in perimenopause since about 37 so it is definitely possible

It could be, but equally could be many other reasons, including stress. I actually had menopausal symptoms from age 37/38 but took me years to get my GP to listen! Ironically I discovered it myself when I went for a fertility check. Ten years later, I still have periods, so that isn’t necessarily the symptom to judge by.