Odd period?

[Scarlett]

Normally mine are approx 28 days. This one was late and has now been going on for 9 days- not particularly heavily. This is very unusual for me. Has this happened to you? I am also feeling really quite dizzy. Not sure if that is linked. Thanks for any thoughts.

[saxy_jag]

Have you had unprotected sex lately? Could be a very early miscarriage. If not, how old are you, roughly? If you're of the right age, then it may be menopausal.

[ummmm]

Yes...then I started bleeding in between periods and ended up having tests. I then got the implant and haven't had a period since...much to OH's delight..!!

[Scarlett]

I'm 39 and haven't had any unprotected sex, so it's definitely not a miscarriage.

[saxy_jag]

Then it might not be menopausal either, unless very early. Have a word with your GP, set your mind at rest.

[blackeyed]

did you change your diet recently? orstarted having extra sleep ? mine are normally 20 days but any of these reasons and they take as long as 2 and a half months to come and can stay upto 12 days.But if i start eating healthy and sleep fine they are back on schedule.
Hope that helps

[Scarlett]

That's interesting blackeyed. I am lucky I guess in that mine are normally very predictable which is what makes this seem so odd. It was not much for 4 days then heavy for 6 and shows no sign of let up. I'll see my Doc tomorrow though.

[albaqwerty]

could be the start of the peri-menopause. Do not let the doc fob you off with "you're too young"
a simple blood test will show if this is the case.

[Scarlett]

Well since my Mum had an early menopause I will def ask for a blood test. Thanks!

[blackeyed]

the same happens with me,scarlett they start very slow but eventually become heavier by 4th or fifth day.
take care,blackeyed