Help-missed period and breast agony age51

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Hello there, I’ve literally just turned 51 and had lots of perimenopause signs. Last two years (maybe longer) periods coming closer together, heavier etc every 2-3 weeks then occasionally a 6 week gap. Then bang-back to my normal cycle.

I had a month of hot flashes at night and started taking vitamins which completely stopped them (or it was a coincidence either way I’m still taking them just in case).Raging mood swings, anxiety.

Cannot have HRT due to medical condition so trying to style it out (whilst trying not to lose the plot with my family).

Not had a period since beginning of Oct. My breasts are agony. Almost like pregnancy sore.

Stupid, and I know this, stupid question but could this be the start of my period stopping?

Also is this breast soreness a thing? Occasionally got it when due. I just hadn’t heard of this symptom.

Two negative tests just to be on the safe side two weeks apart because I’m so stupidly anxious.

I have the same! Haven't had a period since September and omg, are my breasts sore at the moment. And I've been having period like cramps on and off for 2 weeks. Not fun!

I'm going away at the weekend so wondering if my period is thinking that might be a good time to return. I'm hoping it's gone for good!

I've had a bit of soreness, generally aching too and no period since august, really hoping this is it!

Yes the cramps too! Isn’t it weird?! Hope you have a good weekend and it’s a no show!

@gotomomo I just thought it’s never mentioned and although familiar with other peri symptoms this one I thought was an odd one. But it sounds like a few of us. Hope this is it for us all!

I've had this for weeks on end - swollen, sore boobs. No period since September. And the period-like cramps on and off.

@TreesWelliesKnees thanks I’m the same and it’s made me feel lots better as I was getting anxious about it all. Period like cramps too. Like it’s going to come!

Sore breast were a feature of my perimenopause too

Try a very high dose of Starflower Oil for your bosoms, it really works. The pain is due to huge fluctuations in oestrogen- it goes very high then very low, hence also the irregular periods/ heavy bleeding.

You're 51 and you need a bunch of ratty women to diagnose you?

I think you're the only ratty one here.

@Kittylala I think the OP just wanted reassurance that she wasn't the only one. Honestly I was quite relieved to read it, as I'd also been wondering if it was just me. Yes, even at 51 people want to know they aren't alone! Menopause is new territory and it's poorly understood, even by doctors.

Just thought I’d update the thread as I started my period this week. Gutted but hope you ladies who have missed a few continue to do so and get to do the countdown of 12 months.