dancer67 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I posted before about skipping my period. I am going to be 48. I didn't get my period at all in June or July(And boy was I happy). Unfortunately, I started spotting off and on and got my period on August 10. It lasted for 7 days, and it was not as heave as my periods have been in the past. But on day 8 it looked like it was slowing down, spotting like it was coming to an end. Unfortunately, that is all I have been doing now. Spotting since August 17th. I broke down and called my GYN, and I have an appt on Wed. I very reluctantly made this appt, because it seems every time I go in and complain about an issue, he automatically wants to do a uterine biopsy(and they are so so painful for me). I have had one done twice. So it scares me. This has never happened to me where I have spotted this long. And it almost feels like now, that my period may start back up again. I don't know if the spotting going on for so long is due to me skipping two months or not. I had a full check up back in April, and all was good. I guess my question is this. Should I be worried that this is something other then perimenopause symptoms, and...what would he do to treat this? I cannot take any form of BC(High blood pressure and smoker), not even the progesterone only BC pill.(Tried it one time and it was horrific). I am really not down for surgery at all, very last resort. Or is this all very normal for someone my age assuming this is perimenopause.? I have severe health anxiety, so I am hoping it just goes away on it's own. But it's not looking that way. Has this happened to any of you? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Well, I know that I have had very weird periods/menstruation issues since about age 48. I remember a few years ago, I'd have 4-7 days of spotting, stop for maybe a week, have it start up again, repeat. This went on for nearly a month. Last spring (age 51) I had what was mostly a normal period, and just when it was ending, BOOM, it started up again -- I practically hemorrhaged overnight. Fun times, because I was on a cross country camping trip. I ended up bleeding the whole trip save one day, and still more when I got home. It ended up being a 3 week period. After that, I didn't bleed at all for almost 3 months. These are just a few of the weird episodes I have experienced. It's a weird time in life. If you're nervous, go to the doctor, but it's probably normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 This IS a very weird time in life, isn't it? I guess I am just sick of it. LOL...and with having severe health anxiety, it makes it so much worse. My brain goes straight to something horrific. I dont WANT to go in, that's the thing so I wish it would just stop. Logically, I am thinking this has to do with me not having a period for over 2 months. I did not bleed heavy when I got it. Not at all. Now it is just the annoying spotting and some cramps. I only have to wear a pantyliner. Most of the time the blood is very brown, an sometimes, it can be a rust color.(Sorry if TMI) I dont have a mom I can ask these questions to. So I am glad I can come here. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I can so relate to your concerns. In the spring I had a 2 month long period. It continued to get heavier and heavier. My blood work showed my progesterone was low. I was given Provera twice but it didn't help. I was feeling worse and worse as the bleeding continued. I finally had to break down and take BCP. I wasn't all that happy about it but I didn't have much choice. I took it for two months and then stopped taking it. The bleeding stopped almost immediately but I had a lot of mood swings so I wasn't willing to stay on it forever. I also had a uterine ultrasound during that time which was normal. I have also had a few uterine biopsies and know exactly what you mean about them being uncomfortable. I think it's good that you are seeing your OBGYN but it sounds like you're having normal perimenopause symptoms. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 I have heard of Provera. I know I cannot take ANY BCP pills at all. This whole thing is just so annoying. That 2 months without a period was like heaven on earth.! I just know that if I go in on Wed, that is the first thing he is going to want to do. That barbaric uterine biopsy. Ugh. Getting old sucks. And sometimes being a woman sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I'm on week 3. I have an appointment in 2 weeks and I'm on the wait list to move up. I'm 92% sure it's just this age. I'm hoping bcp will help. I just want it to end. Seriously. I'm with you. I'd send hugs, but that might be super annoying. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I'm around your age and what you describe sounds "normal" to me! My gynecologist wasn't concerned. Medical anxiety is so painful. Many (hugs)!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 I hope it just goes away. But if not, hoping its just me getting old. LOL...........thanks ladies for the help and advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 That sounds pretty normal to me. My last "real" period was June 13th. I had nothing for two months (which was lovely), but I've had very light flow now for about 9 days, I think. It never even occurred to me to be concerned. If it gets heavier, or I start feeling really tired (possible anemia) then I might go in, but from everything I've read, and everyone I've talked to around my age (I'm 52), I understand that there is a very wide range of perfectly "normal" flow patterns around menopause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Well, at least I am not bleeding heavy.And I hope it stay that way. Just this ridiculous spotting.After ending a 7 day lighter then normal period. Reminds of the song "Should I stay or should I go now" It needs to go now. :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I'm 48 and had weird a period recently. I hope it's the beginning of the change, but I was also taking a lot of benadryl shortly before that because I had poison ivy. My google/asking a few people said antihistamines can affect flow. I started very light spotting about a week early - I never just spot at the beginning. That went on for a week. Then I had one day of really heavy flow. I generally have heavy flow, but this was worse than normal. After that my period proceeded normally. I'm so ready to just be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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