Women's problems!

[Kathyan]

I am 56 years old and have gone throught the menopause (or at least I thought I had!) Yesterday I started a period, I haven't had one for over three years! Is this normal or should I be worried?

[Willow Tree]

You should see your Doctor. Did you go to your Doc when you thought you were going through it? Cos i thought you had to blood tests to confirm that menopause.

[Kathyan]

No I didn't go to the Doctors specifically to see if I had gone through the menopause. I just stopped having periods and I haven't had one for over three years, so when it happened yesterday I was surprised to say the least! I will go to see the Doctor tomorrow.

[daisy48]

I started the meno when I was 51 Kathyan,went almost 2 years with no period's then had a really heavy one out of the blue. It lasted for 5 days then nothing for another year just 2 perfectly shaped spot's but nothing since except the flush's,dryness,loss of libido but that came back about 18 months ago. Im 58 now and still get the odd flush. I take black coshosh for that btw. It's normal to have a period during the meno but if it's worrying you see your gp. Daisy.

[spunkypumpkn]

Go to your doctor. This may well be nothing, but on the off chance that it is 'something', its worth a visit to let them decide.

[Kathyan]

I rang NHS direct and they advised me to go to the doctors. I made an emergency appointment on Tuesday and the doctors says they like to investigate if it's been over two years since the last period. I am waiting for an emergency appointment to go to the hospital. I will keep you informed. Thanks to all.