Peri-Menopause question for older women?

Question

Sorry to be gross. I'm seeing my doctor in 3 weeks, but I'd prefer to get some insight so I don't need to get into detail with him.

Last month he just started me on a bunch of hormones (HRT) and thyroid medication. I'm still menstruating monthly. My period supposedly finished a week ago, but I'm getting like (sorry) big brown clots daily. This never happened, but then again, all these hormones are new, too.
In your opinion or experience, does this sound, if not "normal" but at least not unusual?

Of course, I'll bring it up at my next appointment, but it would be nice to know if I'm relatively normal or having a problem. There's no pain or cramps or anything. It's just annoying and not sure if I should be concerned.
Thanks ladies.

Oh yes, he did blood work for all kinds of stuff because I was very ill- thyroid was depleted, iron-poor blood, estrogen dominance, etc. I saw 3 pages of blood testing results.

Answer 1

Older Gal here.

First off I would say that he may have your hormones (HRT) calculated wrong. Susan Summers (Okay, many do not like her but she was on a talk show) talked about how many compound pharmacist can prepare natural hormones for an individuals personal needs. I have not entered into menopause just yet but I am studying everything I can get my hands on. I have been on HRT several times for pregnancy and have studied more then I wish I had too. I would get a book by John Lee. He died a couple of years ago. He has a book called, "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause."
I use progesterone cream and I can stop and start my period if need be. A lot of doctor's hate natural creams, but don't mind giving the synthetic. The synthetic bloated me up and I gained 8 pounds the first week. The natural caused me to lose 9 pounds. Every person has different requirements and if you are also taking Thyroid Meds. (possibly Synthroid) then you have another hormone producing stimulant that is possibly throwing your body out of whack.
I am very surprised that you are getting HRT with all the controversy lately. Did he offer you natural prescription hormones? Study everything you can get your hand onto. The Library is a good source usually.

Answer 2

Why did your doctor give you hormones? Isn't menopause suppose to happen naturally? I could see if maybe you were bleeding all the time but, if you just skipping periods, having hot flashes, food cravings, and normal stuff like that I would say you should probably rethink those pills you're taking. Some doctor's are so quick to give meds. Need more info about why he put you on these pills in the first place. I didn't see that last part. My mother-in-law had a lot of bleeding and they put her on hormones and did these things (not sure what they're called) where they basically clean you out in there physically. It worked for awhile and then about a month ago she had to have it again. Isn't it great being a woman. Good Luck!!

Answer 3

Well, brown means represents "old" as opposed to bright red blood which would be new, meaning something is presently bleeding.
I would ask your doctor. For some reason your uterine lining is taking it's time about sloughing out of your body. If you get what I mean. Ususally you have a period for a certain number of days and its gone till the next month.
But this is old blood if its brown.
That's all I know,...sorry.

Answer 4

My opinion and I am no authority on the subject--doesn't sound normal to me. It sounds like there is a problem. I never took thyroid medicine nor the hormone until much later but does not sound good to me.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Brown clots usually mean the end of a period. But of course everyone is different and you should talk to your doctor about it. Let him/her know what is going on.

Answer 7

I'VE NEVER BEEN GIVING A BUNCH OF HORMONES, NOR THYROID FOR MENOPAUSE. DID THE DOCTOR CHECK YOUR BLOOD WORK FOR THYROID PROBLEMS.