Calculating 52 weeks

[dick27]

I was weeks away from being officially menopausal and now I need to reset the sodding clock. This last period lasted a while and now I've got a new issue. Am I calculating my new 52 week countdown from day ONE of the last stupid period or the last day of the last period? I know in the scheme of things it's not THAT important but that countdown is really important to me.

The problem is when you are in peri menopause everything is so erratic. Sorry i know it doesn't help but it does end eventually x

Good question. I have never seen any guidance on this - why am I not surprised on a women's health issue?!

I know in the scheme of things it's not THAT important but that countdown is really important to me.

Why?

You count from Day 1 of your period as that is the start of the cycle.
A cycle is always counted from the day a bleed starts. That's Day 1.

But in reality you're talking maybe 5-6 days difference.

What difference does that make?

Thank you for clarifying
'This last period lasted a while '
That's why

It's not an exact science, though :)

Although 12 months is regarded as post menopause, going 13 months or even 14 months wouldn't be that unusual, although depending on age, it might need some investigating at that point.

Is this to do with contraception and when to stop using it?

Or swapping to a different type of HRT?

It's neither. It's purely that I am inordinately excited about not having periods any more after 44 fucking years. I want my excited countdown to be as accurate as possible

You're on a hiding to nothing there! It's not an exact science.

If it's bothering you a lot, have you thought about a Mirena coil to stop the bleeds?

It can be frustrating. I'm up and down with my hormones. Doc say I have to put up with it. Not even started yet, at least you can count the months.

Your comments are genuinely the first time I've ever heard that bleeding after 12 months would not be unexpected - what's it based on? Given I need to reset the clock anyhoo and I want to be prepared I'd love to know.

In younger women who have premature menopause, or POI (premature ovarian insufficiency) their cycles can sometimes resume even after a 2 year gap. Some are lucky enough to conceive when they thought it impossible.
Prem menopause is periods stopping before 40. Early menopause is before 45.

It's not unusual to have a cycle after 12 months, especially for younger women. Obviously anyone who has bleeding after 12 months should see their GP but like all cut-off points, 12 months is a guide to which drs adhere for safety. This doesn't mean that any bleeding a few days or weeks after that is going to show anything's wrong, but it's best to take advice.

I've read lots of comments here from women who've had a period after 12 months and when it's investigated no cause is found.

That doesn't mean anyone should ignore it.