bleeding between periods in perimenopause

It sounds very much like you are entering perimenopause, a time of unknown length when our bodies begin to produce less estrogen and throw our cycles into a bit of chaos. What you described is perfectly normal for perimenopause. Sometimes we skip periods, the next month we have 2, the month after that we bleed heavily for days, wondering if we need a blood transfusion, then we have two month of nothing but spotting..............

I had two periods in May. I skipped the month of June. In July I had 4 periods, with only a week break in between. Each lasted for two weeks long and were heavy and very watery. I bled twice in August. And just had a period from August 30th to Sep 5th which was very heavy and watery. So far I have had no more bleeding this month....yet.

Menstrual irregularity. As ovulation becomes more erratic, the intervals between periods may be longer or shorter, your flow may be scanty to profuse, and you may skip some periods. Hot flashes and sleep problems. About 65 to 75 percent of women experience hot flashes during perimenopause. Their intensity, duration and frequency vary. Sleep problems are often due to hot flashes or night sweats, but sometimes sleep becomes erratic even without them. Mood changes.

Hello, I can confirm the exact cause only after knowing the complete medical history and clinical examination. This brownish discharge can also be due to alterations in hormones due to taking birth control, or it could be a natural result of your body's cycle.Vaginal bleeding between periods may occur during first few months of use of a birth control pill.

This month my period came on time, early in the morning of Feb. 2nd. Normally, my periods last about 4 to 5 days. However, I still am having some bleeding well past when I should have, fluctuating between bright red and brown (as if it was stopping but would start up again). It was only a small amount and didn't think too much of it at first until yesterday, Feb. 15th, it acted more like a beginning of a period (heavier).

Hi everyone - love this forum - awesome information! I am a healthy 34 yr. old mother of 2 (my youngest is 10). I began menstrating just after my 9th birthday. I have been having the following symptoms: lightheadedness (sometimes it lasts for days), feeling jittery or nervous, mood swings, chills, nausea, change in appetite and bowel habits, irregular periods (still monthly though).....that's the majority of it.

Some people just aren't that sexually active. It's a personal choice. @AshleyBaker It's very possible it could be perimenopause. It generally starts in your early 40's and up. For some women it starts in their mid to late 30's. It can cause a very wide variety of symptoms. The most common is irregular cycle. Once you go a year without one, they say you're officially in menopause. See your doctor and have blood work done.

Average age of menopause is 51 but many women go years beyond that. However, you are likely in perimenopause and ovulating sporadically which would explain your periods being "out of sync" as well as your menopausal symptoms of hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, and poor memory. The lining can also build up during this time but the body usually does a good job of shedding it before anything serious happens. What is proof that you are in menopause and should not be bleeding?

Not unusual for your age. Cycles and periods scan run the gamut during perimenopause with bleeding being more frequent than not in some women. Lab work is not helpful since levels can swing from menopause to reproductive during this transition which can last years. Unfortunately, many women are lured into having a hysterectomy or endometrial ablation that causes many more problems than these procedures solve.

Last aug i had a light period that lasted 2 weeks and every since my periods have been normal in length but occurring every 2-3 months. My last normal period was in June and them on Aug 2 i started with very light spotting (some pink and brown) none on pad just a scant amt when i wipe and this continues(on day 5) My breasts and nipples have been very sore for bout 2 weeks and i have some light/mild cramping on tne right side. I thought it was my normal period but it has never developed.

I think I spent about 10 years watching my periods get incredibly wonky on me. Like you, two full periods in one month. None the next month. A half day period the next month. A "gullywasher" the next month, you know, the kind where you think you're going to need a transfusion if the bleeding keeps up. Then a normal period, then one that last 29 days, then none for 3 months...............

i am a 21 yr old girl and have been bleeding between periods and it is only getting worse, also there has been clotting as well. i have been to the doctor and have had my pill changed three times. i am starting to get very worried now! can anyone help?

First of all, calm down. :) These FSH tests are not necessarily that accurate. There are lots of women who have high FSH levels and are still menstruating regularily. Conversely, there are lots of women who have low FSH levels and should be having periods, having none. FSH levels are "guides only" and should be repeated at differing stages of your cycles rather than based on one test level.

Perimenopause may last for 4 to 8 years. Perimenopause begins with changes in the length of time between periods and ends 1 year after the final menstrual period. According to the article, smoking and genetics can influence the timing of natural menopause and smokers reach menopause about 2 years earlier. If you know when your mother began her menopause, that will also give you an indication for you.

Hi, I recently found out that my mom is bleeding between periods and she hasn't gone to the doctor about it yet. It has been going on for over a year now and it usually lasts up to a few days between her periods. My mom is turning 44 and is generally in good health. I'm worried about her as she refuses to go to the doctor. Please help!!

Does anyone know when I should count/expect my next period cos if its from the first bleed I'm late!!! If the second I'm not!?

I googled what it could mean to be bleeding in between and found that implantation bleeding usually occurs 4 weeks after conception and it's been exactly 4 weeks since I had sex = /

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