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Perimenopause at age 37?

Hello everybody -

I'm just posting here because I am really confused about what is going on with my menstrual periods at the moment, and thought someone here might be able to help!

I used to always have a 32 day cycle, bleed for 5 days, and that's it.  A few months ago, all that suddenly changed when I had a 53 day cycle, which has never happened before.  I bled for the normal 5 days after that, and then the next month was kind of normal again.  The cycle after that, however, I had mid-cycle bleeding, which I have never had before, and that kind of continued until it turned into a normal period.  However the period carried on for 3 weeks, until I went to see the doctor, and she gave me some tablets to stop the bleeding.  Now I have just had a 42 day cycle, and the bleeding this last period has been heavier than ever - flooding and clots so bad I couldn't leave the house at times.  I had some of the tablets left from before, so I have taken them again to stop the bleeding.

I plan to see the doctor again once the bleeding has stopped (I still have some light bleeding), as she said last time she would do an internal exam but not whilst I was bleeding, but I just wondered if anyone else on here had experienced this, or has any idea what might be going on?

I have read that this can be a sign of early menopause, but I am 37, and even though I know it's not impossible, it seems a little young to be beginning the menopause.  Any thoughts?

Thanks!
Debbie
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Hi Debbie44.

It is a good decision you are planning to see your doctor again regarding what all you have been going through.

It is not impossible to go through the change early.  Alot of it also has to do with genetics, general health, etc.

Most of my life my periods were never on time.  Most of the time they were very irregular start dates, anywhere from day 21 to day 52,  I could start.  However, when I did start it would be a normal 6 day period.

Now, that I am in my fourties my start dates or more regular now, starting anywhere from day 21 to day 26.  However, my periods usually last for 2 heavy days and almost done on day 3 or 4.  My mom went into menopause when she was 42.

Perimenopause can last for around 10 yrs. for some women and just a few for others.  So who knows, I have no idea if that is what we are going through or not. : (  But it does stand to reason.

Hang in there, and keep us posted on your test result and how you are doing okay.

Have a blessed and worry free day.

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hi Debbie, I am 37 yrs old and have been experiencing similiar symptoms for over 3 yrs now. It started when I didnt have a period for 4 months. I went to see my obgyn, and he found nothing that was keeping me from menstruating. About a week after I visited him, I finally started. This marked the beginning of my living hell that I am still experiencing..and its only getting worse.
My periods last from 10 days to over 3 weeks. Sometimes there is a 6 week or so break in between them, but usually its every 4 wks ..which leaves me only a week or two before I start again. I have taken Provera a couple of times to stop the bleeding bc it is very heavy flooding and alot of blood clots most of the time. I have been tested for anemia during these times, as well as examined for any problems that can cause this. But nothing has been found.
I recently have been experiencing panic attacks daily, as well as for several months I have the chills for no reason sometimes.
My periods have always been normal and only lasted for the max of 4-5 days. Now with this, I have read alot about perimenopause and truly believe this is what I am experiencing..but when I question my dr, they just say I am too young to be going thru that. ???

I just hope that I can find out too what all this is about. It leaves me to the point that I cannot leave home for anything bc the bleeding is so bad.

I wish the drs in my area had the same knowledge as some do online bc its almost as if perimenopause at 37 is impossible and unheard of where I live! :/

good luck to you, and u are not alone! :)
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I  started having hot flashes when I was 34 I am now 37 these hot flashes have been persistent and from 1 to 10 they were at 100 I would say. Panic attacks I had a major panic attack that I ended up in the hospital my anxiety is so high  and I've gone to three doctors that have confirmed I am going to pre-menopause. I had a period in November  of 2015 then I had a period again in November 2016 and nothing now in March 2017 but I am afraid to take hormone replacement therapy because of the breast-cancer warnings as a matter fact I've gone to some doctors that won't even give me hormone replacement therapy so I feel like I don't know what to do. I just read that one in 16 women are currently experiencing early pre-menopause and I wish there was more information  so I feel like I don't know what to do. I just read that one in 16 women are currently experiencing early pre-menopause and I wish there was more information for women like ourselves  to help us with understanding why this is happening or medical treatments that are safe. If anyone has gone to a Doctor Who has suggested  A safe treatment and has worked for them please leave a post with that information I did try Anna's wild yam cream and I know it is that that helped if anyone wants to try it
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Hi Debbie,
It sounds like menopause.  I am 39 and just found out that I am almost through menopause. I was shocked to learn that I was so far into the "change" at my age.  I had no genetic information to go on as my mother and grandmother both had hysterectomies at 40/42 due to hemorrhaging during menstruation.  I was having irregular periods about two years ago (age 37) where I had ALWAYS been a regular 28 day cycle my entire life.  The periods would come without warning-no rhyme or reason to timing.  My doctor put me on Yaz (birth control pills) for @ 6 months which made me regular again.  Just this past March things got weird again when I had a period that lasted three weeks.  I went to the Dr. when it finally subsided a week later and she ordered an ultrasound and FSH and LH levels along with thyroid test.  My levels, when I got them back, were well within the peri-menopause range- so much so that my Dr. said that I will probably have NO more periods within a year.  I skipped two months after learning this news, but the started a period on June 30th that I am still having- with just a one week break since starting on June 30th.  You are never too young to begin menopause- some women begin in their 20's.  In retrospect I have had other symptoms- rage, fogginess, hot flashes (mild), some anxiety, etc., but always seemed to be able to find a reason for it all since I thought that I was way too young to even suspect menopause.
I hope this helps you~ will look forward to hearing what your tests reveal.
~A
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Hello ladies!  I started Menopause at age 36...i am in complete menopause now (38)!  There are soooo many crazy things happening to my body...WOW!
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When I was 37 I was at the beginning of a terrible divorce.  At that time I was having major heart palpations that the doc said could have been anxiety.  I am 40 now and they come and go still. When I was 38 I would sweat under my arms so bad that I didn't own a shirt that didn't have sweat stains.  From then til last month, I have had a very heavy peiod accompanied with my breasts hurting extremely bad and lots of mood swings. Last month my period was late and it only lasted 5 days in comparison to my 7-10 day heavy ones of the past. This month I haven't gotten my period. I don't have any health insurance and am broke from the divorce so I am looking around on the web to see if this is perimenopause or stress. My mother said she didn't start going through it until she was about 45 and she was a smoker. I am an avid exerciser and eat right most of the time so I really think it has something to do with my hormones.  

If anyone has similar symptoms and thought there were having a nervous breakdown like myself, how do we know if we were going crazy or if this is truly the beginning of the end of having a period.  Any feedback would be helpful.  
Annette
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I just found out that I am in perimenopause. I have not had a period since november and have hot flashes/cold flashes, depressed, irritated loss of sex drive. To be honest with you I have lost a lot of life in general. There has got to be something I can take for this. My doctor just says that my numbers are in the range and that I will probably not have a period anymore and the chances of having chidren are very slim

Confused one
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I loved reading all the posts...it certainly helps me.  I'm 37 and have been feeling horrible for about a month..can't sleep, heart palpitations, mood swings, hot flashes..my period has always been irregular so never really thought of that as a sign, but  believe I am in premenopause.  I thought I was too young, but by reading here, I realize this is most likely what is going on.

Thank you guys and best of luck to you!
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I am 41 and have had strange periods over the last 4 years. I haven't had a period since Dec 27/2011. And in that same month I had two periods 19 days apart. and early in 2011 I went 47 days between periods. I had my thyroid removed in 2008 and over the last year my meds have been adjusted 3 times. I have also been under tremendous stress in the last few months. I feel like it is going to start, then nothing happens.
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Good sharing ladies on your experiences.  I think I am currently in my premenopausal stage.  I am 37 & will be 38 next month.  In the last two months, I have been confused & doubtful to be in the menopausal stage in this early age in life. A week after my menstrual cycle, I started to spots for 2 days then the normal flow.  Bloody mary again!  According to my research online, tuba ligation can be related on early menopausal.  I had my tuba ligation more than 10 years ago.  Ha ha. Welcome to premenopausal world.  Thanks, everyone.  God Bless!
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Hello Ladies!

Thanks to all for sharing.

I think I'm peri-menopausal? I had an op 18 months ago to remove fibroids and was put on decapeptyl injections to put me in state of temporary menopause before op.  Ive had a lot of stress in my life in this last 18months or so and am not sure if its my circumstances or my hormones affecting my ability to cope with lifes stresses!

I had all sorts of strange experiences with my body whilst I returned to having periods etc and experienced a surge in boob growth whilst the hormones were trying to sort themselves out.

I asked for blood tests to check for hormonal imbalance and they came back negative? I have suffered bouts of feeling really low and its just not me!

the last ten days ive had tender and swollen breasts post period?

Just started taking B complex and will see where that takes me :)
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its deffinatly not impossible..im now 37 but i started going through menopause 4 yrs ago..its not that great is it.so dnt let the dr tell u your too young,tell them u want bloods taken for yor hormone levels.

Lee
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I am only 37 and I am getting the same thing. My period use to be only 3-4 days light bleeding. But now it is lasting 7-8 days heavy with clots. I am really worry because I am still praying to God to bless me with a child. And if this is menepause than I am really worry. At night my sweating get ten times bad than the day time. I end up changing night clothes over and over before morning arrives. I have been to the Dr. And they have run all kind of tests. They did not find nothing. Please some one help us solve this problem.
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I was searching the internet to find a web community addressing premature menepause. I just recently learned that I am in post menepause. I am 41, no family history of premature menepaues;however I was diagnosed with lupus in 2002. It was suggested that I get off the pill in Nov 2012 and in Dec I did not have a period and begin to experience hotflashes, hightsweats and low energy, and vaginal dryness. I had my levels checked in last week and was shocked to hear that I was in post menepause. I was on the BC for three years and unbeknownst to me I was going through the "change". I am trying to process this information emotionally. Im looking to get married this year and possily try to conceive. I guess that decision has been made for me.. If there are other women who have experienced similiar stiutations I would appreciate feedback. Thanks.
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Did you ever find a community for early menopause?
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oh the joys  rite now im feeling  i dont want to be here  done nothing but cry for weeks,i hate everyone an dont want to talk to no one, just want to be left alone,    just found out ive  got  fibroids,  18yrs ago i had a bad smear which i had treatmment for  an 13 yrs ago i had cancer,  doc's dont seem to be  interested,  im 47  an if this is the menopause can it hurry up an be over,  no period for 4 months  then a massive bleed for 3,  had the night sweats over a yr ago, ive gained weight, ive been diagnosed with fibromaligia, i just want someone to tell me what is happening with me
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I started having hot flashes when I turned 30. The moods ranged from happy to angry to crying all in the same day. Periods would be nonexistent for 5 or 6 months then bleeding would last for 3 to 4 weeks. I consulted gynecologists and at least 2 MD's. They all said the same thing. Too young for menopause so no point in testing. I had my last period when I was 38 and I'm 45 now. Don't let the doctors make you feel crazy for asking to be tested. I went through it blindly but if I had it to do over again I would worry more about my own health and sanity than what the docs opinions were.
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Hi Early2,  I went to several doctors and they all said the same thing to me that I was too early for menopause this must be stressed and yes I was going through a lot full-time school full-time work relationship issues but that did not take away from the fact that my hormone levels were super wack my estrogen level dropped to 12 so please don't let anyone tell you that you were too young for menopause or pre-menopause to me at 34 and I'm still dealing with issues at 37 anxiety, we gain, mood swings's, hot flashes, and overall emotions but I'm too afraid to take hormone replacement therapy
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Hi there,
Have a very similar situation with my periods and bleedings in bwn. Done some blood tests and ultrasound - nothing interesting. So my doc said I am getting into perimeno stage, there are some procedures can be done to stop the bleeding  or go on a pill. I cannot use the second option - very sensitive to progesterone. I am thinking about an endometrial ablation, not sure yet if i want this to be done. Regarding other perimeno symptoms - started taking Macafem and can see some results already, so far so good.
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Oh, just mentioned that your post is from 2008!!! So...How did you go with all that trouble? How are you feeling nowadays?
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HI Ladies,

Well I haven't  had a a period in 5 MONTHS. I didn't have any spotting or irregularities prior to it stopping, but I did have foul smelling urine for a couple months. I am real bad about seeing the doctor and chalked it up ti being dehydrated. I wasn't sexually active and needed to eat healthier, but the odar went away it seemed with my period. So I had a paps smear done by a Nurse Practitioner and it was extremely painful when the metal clamp thing was inserted, so much that i repositioned and she come in from the side. I had never experienced pain during an exam before and then when I asked what it could be , she said that 20% of women have a dropped uterus. One that's in the back. I've never been told this and I never had pain.bi havent been sexually active but it still shouldn't haven't hurt. I have an appointment in July 28th with an actual gynocologist. Ive also never had so much stress in my life as I have the recent year. I tested negative for stds which can cause odor issues. But it was urine that really smelled. If anyone can shes some light so I can b prepared for my appt I would be grateful. Thanks ladies.
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May want to look into Bladder infection or uti for the urine odor. I had one on and off for about a year until I figured it out. I didn't have all of the usual symptoms and that's why I didn't realize it.
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Your vaginal tissues may be dry and shrunken (atrophied) from lower estrogen levels. That can make sex or insertion of speculum painful although lubrication should make it less so.
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I know this post is very old but I am 37 and I am suffering from day and night sweats. Frequent urges to urinate and mood swings. My period went from 5-7 days bleeding heavy to 1-3 days bleeding light or brown blood. My great Aunt went through premenopause when she was 35! According to my mom I am going through the change, this change can last anywhere from 4 years or longer! The only thing that has helped with my hot flashes and my hormonal acne is Atlantis Homonal Balance Gummies found on Amazon. They are giving me a better quality of life! Don’t be alarmed if you also have heart palpitations or cold shivers, that’s part of it too!!! I wish anyone going through this the best of luck, you are not alone!
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Oops, sorry for the typo!!! I meant Hormonal not homonal. This iPhone smh
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