Women Only ~ About Period and Menopause

I saw where you said your mom started menopause at 45, and that can happen, there is no set age when it starts, every woman is different, but typically they do follow their mother's pattern. As for what you are experiencing, it sounds normal to me and as long as you are in no pain and get your yearly checkup, I wouldn't worry about it.

Menopause is a normal thing although sometimes it can give problems as hormones diminish. I would say that, whether you have menopause or not, women should see a gynechologist once a year for a checkup and a pap smear. Better be safe than sorry.

It's not early for menopause at all, especially if your mom had it around your age. Your symptoms can be very easily pre-menopausal symptoms, you don't need to assume the worst, but seeing a gynecologist would probably help. Please try not to worry so much because it won't make you feel better Hopefully the test results will confirm that everything is ok.

I think you need a doctor about this matter. So you went to a gynologist. I think he/she will help you. Have a nice day.

With not having any health insurance, you will definitely be paying out of your butt for any sort of health care. Even in Canada, they say or claim that we have ''free'' healthcare. Ummm.. No we don't.. We still have to pay for it with our taxes every years dumb as****... lol Anyway, due to your age, you are close to the menopausal stage. You will begin to get the classic symptoms of Menopause sooner rather than later. I believe you already had stepped one foot in the door with that one.. I know I'm 20 years younger than you are, and know nothing ''personal wise'' but I will once I'm around your age.. I just seen my mother go through it, as well as a few older co-workers. Its not pleasant.. I wonder if not having kids, will make a difference when the time for menopause hits... I don't have kids, and don't plan on having any, Do you think it will be better or worse for me? I wonder if this even matters when it comes to the change of life...

As a guy like, the menopausal period strike at early 40s and above. The best thing to do, ask a consultation with obygeine doctor.

A visit to your gynecologist will be the best advice that I can give you. I never miss out on a doctor's appointment when it comes to women's health issues that I may have. I have PCOS for over ten years now and have had an operation to remove water and cysts from my ovaries so whenever I feel something or notice something unusual with my period, I go straight to my doctor. I also don't changed doctors when it comes to my gynecologist because I have been her patient since 2004. I do hope that everything checks out fine after you do get yourself checked.

I wouldn't worry too much - it sounds like you are pre-menopausal. My mom is going through the same thing, she is turning 50 this summer. Sometimes she has her period twice a month (actually, it's been that way somewhat consistently). One of my co-workers, who is 55, had her period for three months straight. Not to scare you, but I'm just trying to show how some 'abnormalities' are actually somewhat normal. I would definitely consider getting health insurance though..Personally I don't have it (I will once I am out of debt though, can't really afford it right now), but usually if you live in the U.S., there are plans for low-income folks if you qualify for that, usually less than $100 a month. I think you will probably want to see a doctor eventually. But these kinds of erratic periods are not heard of when your body starts to make 'changes'.

I think the best way to know the answers about your question is to have a check up with your gynecologist.To lessen your worries about your situation and to properly address to you what is really happening on your body.

I learned in school that menstruation would stop after 33 years from your first period- s you should count it first. I think you should g to the doctor, the sooner the better since they are the only ones who can really help you. Take care.

It sounds like you are going through pre-menopause. Don't worry too much, everything will be ok. But it is still a good idea to make an appointment with a gynecologist and to make sure everything is ok.