Re: 49 + early periods??
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Fri, 11 Jan 2002 05:00:13 -0600 (CST)
Tiko,
This happens to me occasionally, also, and my doctor said this is normal
and due to a lack of ovulation as the egg supply dwindles as we age.
That painful biopsy may not be needed. The herb called vitex or
chasteberry can be used to regulate progesterone levels during
perimenopause. You could consult with a naturopath that works with
herbs about this or read up on it yourself.
Good luck!
At Wed, 2 Jan 2002, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote:
>
>At Wed, 2 Jan 2002, Tiko wrote:
>>
>>Hello friends, I'm a 49 yr old female with no menapausal symptoms yet...
>>except my last period was 2 weeks early, and this period started on the
>>19th day. Usually they are like clockwork, every 26 days. Are early
>>periods like this normal? Is it ok if they continue to come every 2 - 2
>>1/2 wks? Thanks for your help!
>
>Tiko,
>Any female, 40 years old or older who has irregular or unscheduled
>bleeding needs to have an endometrial biopsy to assure that there is not
>a problem within the uterus...
>Lynn
>
>--
>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>Missoula, Montana
>
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