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Is it Perimenopause ?

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PossiblyPFB · 19/02/2018 23:07

I’m mid-late thirties. I have a family history of early menopause in that my mother went through it in her very early forties. Not sure about my DGM as she had a hysterectomy before 40.

I have had significant mid cycle bleeding the prior two months. And yet, normal periods (for me, horrid, heavy ones, always have been). And then this month I got my period and the first 2 days were as normal- horrid, can’t-leave-the-house heavy, and then it petered out on day 3 completely. So just 2 days of full on bleeding to nothing. I am used to having full on 4-5 days of awful. And then 2-3 days after of manageable.

No other symptoms, just the odd bleeding.

Do I see a GP? What do you do? What would a GP check at this stage with my family history? Do they test your hormones or egg reserve? Or just tell you it’s likely or not?

We have suffered inexplained infertility - hence why I’ve not been on any BC to help with my awful periods for 15 years, and hope to maybe possibly have a second child. As I said I’m still several years from 40! Confused I know it’s not unheard of but I’m feeling very confused. Any thoughts gladly received...

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PollyPerky · 20/02/2018 08:35

Keep a record for 6 months then see your GP.

Meanwhile look at the charity the Daisy Network which is doctor-led for women with premature menopause. There is info on the drop down menu.

If you carry on like you are, ask GP for a referral to a gynae- you need specialist help which is usually beyond a GP.

PossiblyPFB · 20/02/2018 09:40

Thank you Flowers

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Rowgtfc72 · 25/02/2018 19:45

For the last 6 months my five day periods have changed to one day of heavy then one day of very little.

I'm 46 though.

Mycashybear · 28/02/2018 15:15

I’m 43 almost 44 last month I had two periods in one month so far this month it is 5 days late. I have tested and had two negative results (nothing shocking there) quite frustrating though 😕

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