Re: MENOPAUSE: My periods have just stopped
From: Pat Sonnenstuhl (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:08:18 -0500 (CDT)
Certaintly next week should be fine for seeing your GYN provider. There
are blood tests that can be done that can evaluate the hormone levels
and determine if there is anything abnormal, or if you are heading into
menopause.
At Thu, 29 Mar 2007, Jo wrote:
>
>There is no history of early menopause hence my concerns. My mothers
>premenopause started with missing one month then having two periods near
>one another. I have made an appointment to see my doctor however the
>appointment is not until next week. Obviously we are all different, but
>I expected to have a period this month, and as this has not happened I
>decided to get a medical opinion to be on the safe side. Will let you
>know what she says.
>
>At Wed, 28 Mar 2007, Pat wrote:
>>
>>Menopause is when you don't have periods for a year. Sometimes women
>>start skipping months at a time, and this is the beginning. 41 is a
>>little early, but certiantly some women do stop periods in their 40s. Be
>>sure to use birth control just in case, because sometimes the hormones
>>kick in and a pregnancy can occur. Is there a history of early
>>menopause in your family ? That is another indicator. Of course, if you
>>are concerned, contact your GYN provider, and just keep track of when
>>you have bleeding, and other symptoms. Pat
>>
>> Wed, 28 Mar 2007, Jo wrote:
>>>
>>>I am 41 years of age and my last period was in December. Is this
>>>normal. I have had no signs of menstral bleeding since then. In
>>>December I had really bad Hot flushes but have not had any since. I was
>>>just concerned if there might be anything wrong or if this is a normal
>>>part the the menopause. I am not pregnant.
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