Perimenopause?

[Queenofsnowandpringles]

Im 40. Over the last 3 years or so my cycle length got shorter and more regular and all my pms symptoms were very predictable.

the last 3 months I haven’t had a proper period just constantly spotting in a range of colours. Other symptoms are constantly sore breasts and really bad constipation with no changes to my diet. Also I seem to be really feeling the cold.

has anyone else had this in Perimenopause?

Do you have a family history of early menopause? I would probably visit the GP after 3 months just to be on the safe side.

Yes my mum was late 30s when she started. Thanks I’m trying to get gp appt

It's reasonable to assume you may be the same, but best to get a professional opinion I think just to be safe.

At 40s, progesterone level may tank first while estradiol is still hanging high. That's why you have a shorter cycle because progesterone helps lengthen the cycle, not to get a full period. Breast tenderness comes from estradiol. I would ask any hormone doctors to check those levels and balance it out by either increasing progesterone or helping metabolize the estrogen depending on how your liver is detoxing.