am i abnormal?

carrie_ann · Jul 17, 2017 at 05:59 PM

i'm 50 and don't have any signs of being peri-menopausal yet. periods are just as heavy and long as always were, no mood swings (beyond the normal) and no hot spells etc. is this normal for my age, women i know irl tell me it's not and i should go see doc. and say what? just curious for opinions plz. :hug;

healingme4me · Jul 17, 2017 at 10:54 PM

My mom was either placed back on the pill or continued her prescription at 49/50. I remember she was in the process of going from being a widow to remarrying and she was surprised that her doctor told her that even at her age babies are still possible.

So no, to me, 50 isn't unusual to not have started menopause yet.

As far as heavy cycles, if unusual and 'soaking through', then of course, see what it is. Fibroids could cause that.

*Laurie* · Jul 18, 2017 at 02:50 PM

Yes, it's normal. I didn't have any particular perimenopausal signs at age 50.

carrie_ann · Jul 21, 2017 at 12:46 PM

thanks for replies

YOLO Lady · Jul 22, 2017 at 09:30 AM

I didn't even start menopause until I was about 52 and that's when my periods started getting really light and I'd miss some on occasion. Now that I'm 55, I haven't had my period for a year and a half so I think that I'm in full blown menopause. Luckily, I don't get very many hot flashes! Those are really tough to take!

Don't you have an annual physical? I'd think that your Doctor would just bring it up, but if not, you could just say what you said here or write her a note and give it to her. I know for me, we have an online system where I can email and I'd just sent an email with your concern, if that's a possibility.

Good luck!

carrie_ann · Jul 24, 2017 at 01:44 PM

i've never had an annual physical and we don't have an email system here but i will bring it up next time i see her, i always insist on the same doctor so i'm mostly at ease with her, i just thought she may think me ignorant for not knowing. thanks for your reply.

Artchic528 · Jul 24, 2017 at 02:37 PM

Yeah, if you have any concerns, I'd bring it up with your regular doctor. It's what they went to medical school for after all.

Jul 24, 2017 at 02:49 PM

I read that on average a woman usually starts menopause at the age of 52, Usually it happens between the age of 45-55. Not sure if I am starting the beginning of menopause as my periods have gone up the wall (I am 46)

Jul 24, 2017 at 07:06 PM

I am 50 and still getting my periods. The only indication I have of a change is I seem more affected by temperatures. For instance it is 22C and I am freezing. At 30C I am sweltering hot.

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carrie_ann Poohbah Member Since Mar 2012 Location: scotland Posts: 1,277 12 1,363 hugs given	Jul 17, 2017 at 05:59 PM #1 i'm 50 and don't have any signs of being peri-menopausal yet. periods are just as heavy and long as always were, no mood swings (beyond the normal) and no hot spells etc. is this normal for my age, women i know irl tell me it's not and i should go see doc. and say what? just curious for opinions plz. :hug;
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Laurie Account Suspended Member Since Jan 2015 Location: California Uber Alles Posts: 9,150 (SuperPoster!) 9 5,382 hugs given	Jul 18, 2017 at 02:50 PM #3 Yes, it's normal. I didn't have any particular perimenopausal signs at age 50.
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carrie_ann Poohbah Member Since Mar 2012 Location: scotland Posts: 1,277 12 1,363 hugs given	Jul 21, 2017 at 12:46 PM #4 thanks for replies
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carrie_ann Poohbah Member Since Mar 2012 Location: scotland Posts: 1,277 12 1,363 hugs given	Jul 24, 2017 at 01:44 PM #6 i've never had an annual physical and we don't have an email system here but i will bring it up next time i see her, i always insist on the same doctor so i'm mostly at ease with her, i just thought she may think me ignorant for not knowing. thanks for your reply.
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Artchic528 Supreme Artisan Member Since Nov 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 6,618 9 205 hugs given	Jul 24, 2017 at 02:37 PM #7 Yeah, if you have any concerns, I'd bring it up with your regular doctor. It's what they went to medical school for after all. __________________ MY BLOG IS NOW CONVENIENTLY LOCATED HERE!! [UPDATED: 4/30/2017] LIFE IS TOO SHORT, TOO VALUABLE AND TOO PRECIOUS A THING TO WASTE!!
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Anonymous59786 Guest Posts: n/a	Jul 24, 2017 at 02:49 PM #8 I read that on average a woman usually starts menopause at the age of 52, Usually it happens between the age of 45-55. Not sure if I am starting the beginning of menopause as my periods have gone up the wall (I am 46)
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justafriend306 Guest Posts: n/a	Jul 24, 2017 at 07:06 PM #9 I am 50 and still getting my periods. The only indication I have of a change is I seem more affected by temperatures. For instance it is 22C and I am freezing. At 30C I am sweltering hot.
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