Irregular bleeding at 42 with low iron, awaiting ultrasound scan

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I am 42 years old. In October 2025 I had a period. Then for the next 3 months it was light spotting. I had a period of bleeding on 14th February 2026 which lasted for 3 weeks. The bleeding was about 2 extra large pads a day. On the 3rd week the blood subsided to 1/2 a pad a day then stopped. I had a 2 day gap then my period started again. This did coincide with when my period was meant to start on my tracking app.

I had cleaned up my diet and lost 10 pounds on that time. Took supplements and went to sleep as a normal time. Could this be my period now?

I have seen the doctor but am on a waiting list for an ultrasound scan. My blood tests came back good but need to increase my iron. My iron was always low but bleeding isn’t helping.

I did have weight gain which was hard to shift and hairs on my breasts.

I’m so anxious right now.

Hi, it’s good that you’re getting checked but all you’re explaining screams perimenopause to me. I had very similar - months with no periods, then normal, then a bleed between periods, then periods every 2 weeks… of course I was anemic as I was bleeding so often. I had all the tests, and nothing is wrong with me. I’m on HRT and decided to get a mirena coil in so hopefully that stops the mess. Good luck!