Just wondering

[MeltedSteve]

Im 37 and on Desogestrel. It hasn’t been working like it used to, about a year ago I was still used to zero periods, on it for years. This year I’ve had breakthrough bleeding very often and occasionally a full blown period, haven’t missed a single pill. My question is how do you know it’s peri starting when you’re on contraception? Mum friends of mine of a similar age have told me they’re in Peri.
Plus other factors: I run hot all the time, have Reynauds which reacts when I’m hot into lobster red hands, feet and ears. If I do get too cold my hands, fingers and ears hurt like hell. Are most peri meno people not on contraceptives? I only went with them to stop periods. IDK what’s going on. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

If this bleeding is unusual for you, you should be seeing the GP. Perhaps it’s time for a different contraceptive if you’re heading towards peri.

@MeltedSteve You're young for peri.
The average age of menopause is 52 and most women start seeing a difference in their periods a few years beforehand.
There are exceptions, of course, but I'd not assume this was peri.
Most women of 37 will be using some form contraception to 50-55 depending on when their last period was.

I also think there is a trend to attribute anything unusual to peri whereas my generation didn't really think about menopause until their mid to late 40s at the earliest.

And many women now are having their first or more children at your age.

If your periods stop before 45 this is considered early menopause and HRT is suggested for bone and heart protection.

See your GP and ask their advice.