I am 39 yrs old and about a year and a half ago a stopped having regular menstral cycles. I would have one that would last a couple of days then 2wks later have another. Next it went to skipping one alltogether. I would go 2-3 months with nothing and then suddenly I would have one. my last menstral cycle was in Nov. 06 but I just started again yesterday. I have made an appointment but it wont be for another month. Is this normal or not. Has any one else done this. I guess it bothers me because cancer runs in my family so this bothers me for myself and my daughters.
2007-07-09 02:58:56 · 10 answers · asked by angie_lucas67 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Begging your pardon, mike1942f, I don't really think a man is qualified to answer this question. There is no "normal" age for menopause. I'm 50 and pretty much finished with menopause, and I started the process in my late 30's also. My mom was early too. Often it seems to follow a pattern from mother to daughter, so you could ask your mom how hers was, but it's not that way for everyone. My mother-in-law was still having an occasional period well into her 60's, which was very tiresome for her!
I think the best advice for you is to check with your dr. when you have your appt. and try not to worry, I'm sure everything is fine.
Best wishes to you.
2007-07-09 03:09:40 · answer #1 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different. I would say that what you are experiencing is pretty much "normal". Oh, and don't be surprised when this lasts FOREVER! Even when your periods have totally stopped the menopause will linger on for years and years. But, it is a normal process and nothing to get upset about. Just do whatever feels right for you. Don't listen too much to what male doctors tell you. They don't know. If you must see a doctor see an older female one who can relate and has experienced it. In my opinion you shouldn't take hormones. This is way more dangerous than suffering through the natural menopause. Good luck.
2007-07-09 03:05:03 · answer #2 · answered by Keenu 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't be too worried but it is good that your getting it checked out. My best friend is going through the same thing and shes only 17 so i don't think its menopause.
But this has been in the last year, which is also the time my friend starting being a vegetarian, which could be an iron deficiency. Not enough iron in your blood will make your periods off schedule and very painful not mentioning they will last long.
Good luck
2007-07-09 03:10:43 · answer #3 · answered by Kat A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each woman experiences menopause in a unique fashion, and 39 is not too early to enter into what is called a peri-menopause state. Irregular periods are a part of this process. On a holistic note, there is a product available at your supplement store called DHEA which will normalize and regulate you by encouraging adequate production of your own hormones. Doctors usually prescribe artificial hormone replacement therapy and there are alot of risks associated with that. You may want to do some research by using google and putting in DHEA. I've used it successfully for over ten years, and it is magnificent stuff.
2007-07-09 03:06:57 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a situation referred to as Premature Ovarian Failure, while the ovaries give up running at a tender age. It's exceptional, however it would possibly occur to you at 23. You have the entire signs... besides that you've got usual durations. You is also with a view to untimely ovarian failure however now not there but, so you've got a few signs and now not others. A functional blood experiment of your FSH phases can let you know if that is what is going on to you. I advise you cross to Planned Parenthood. They is also equipped to support you. If you are not able to stand the indicators, you'll take delivery manipulate tablets and they're going to manipulate the indicators. It's fairly fairly fairly predominant on your wellness that you just get this looked at and take hormones if fundamental. If you fairly are not able to find the money for some thing, then no less than take delivery manipulate tablets.
2016-09-05 20:44:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you are doing the smart thing by seeing a doctor, but I imagine that what you are experiencing is normal. You could be going into menopause, or you may be just having some irregular periods that could be normal. Try not to worry and I will pray that it is nothing serious.
2007-07-09 03:04:37 · answer #6 · answered by judyarb1945 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can use the words normal and menopause together. Cancer runs in my family as well so anytime there is anything abnormal for me, I am off to the doctors. It is better to be safe than sorry! I hope all is well!
2007-07-09 03:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by PrettyMommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a good reason for being concerned and you are about 15 years early for menopause, but the pattern you are talking about is semi-typical.
2007-07-09 03:02:01 · answer #8 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. My mother started the same way at age 35. Be glad they are ending :) But just to set your mind at ease see your Dr.
2007-07-09 03:03:44 · answer #9 · answered by KAT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its different for everyone. I would talk to my OBGYN.
2007-07-09 03:01:58 · answer #10 · answered by Ruby 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋