I am 47 years old. My periods have been lighter the past few months but they normally last 7 days. I started my period on February 14 and I am still on my period. It is not heavy bleeding at all. The only medication I am on is Triamtereene/HC TZ 37.85/25 CPBRR for high blood pressure which I have been on for a while. I called my gynegologist and they made me an appointment for March 20th. I called and spoke with the nurse yesterday because I was hoping to come in before the 20th and she said to tell the doctor when I come in on the 20th and he will probably run some blood tests. I bought some Uristat and took that last night just in case it has to do with my urinary tract. I have had 4 kidney stones in the past and each time I have different symptoms. I don't know if this is a female problem or kidney, bladder problem. I am going on vacation the week of March 11th and I wish that I could find out what is wrong before my vacation.
2007-03-03 06:19:26 · 4 answers · asked by glsipps 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Sounds hormonal, you will be entering menopause soon. Only your doc can best dx you, but it sounds like a hormonal problem.
2007-03-03 06:23:27 · answer #1 · answered by Sharisse F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am on traim/hctz too, and have had no such problem. However, your age (I'm just a little bit older than you), indicates you might be perimenopausal. But when I started that part of my life, I had a period for a few days and then two weeks later another period. This concerns me a bit of the length of time of this bleeding you are having. Could you call your gyn and ask the nurse to put you on a list to call if someone else cancels before the 20th? Or the 11th? Or is there another dr. who could see you before you go on vacation? I would rather have you see your own dr., but if needed? Or, as a last resort, could you change your vacation plans till after the 20th? I wish you the best. Take care.
2007-03-03 06:31:00 · answer #2 · answered by SAK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THAT'S AWFUL! PERHAPS IT'S THE START OF MENOPAUSE? CAN YOU SEE ANOTHER DOCTOR SOONER OR ASK YOUR DOCTOR IF SHE CAN CALL YOU WITH A CANCELLATION YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO TAKE -- IF THE BLEEDING GETS HEAVY GO STRAIGHT TO THE HOSPITAL - IT MIGHT ALSO BE A FIBROID...SO IT NEEDS TO BE FOLLOWED UP ON...
2007-03-03 06:27:47 · answer #3 · answered by Gugie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a sign of approaching menopause.
2007-03-03 06:24:13 · answer #4 · answered by I am the Badger Princess. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋