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Post by kluski on Apr 18, 2016 9:18:28 GMT
At what point do you call the dr in reference to a long lasting period? The normal five day period is too much most months but now I'm on day 11. This is so not cool
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went to see gyn. She put me on ten days of progesterone with the thought that it will stop the bleeding then allow for a regular period soon after that. If this doesn't help or if the extended period happens again, then I have to have the endo biopsy.
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Post by gsquaredmom on Apr 18, 2016 9:34:43 GMT
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Post by gar on Apr 18, 2016 9:36:45 GMT
I went towards the end of last year after bleeding for about 6 weeks. I'm perimenopausal so wasn't particularly freaked out but I was sent for a scan to rule out fibroids. Are you at that stage?
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Post by kluski on Apr 18, 2016 9:46:01 GMT
I am 45 with fibroids. Periods have been 'my' normal to this point. How does one even know when peri menopause begins? It seems like a catch all phrase for anything out of the ordinary once a woman hits 35.
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Post by kluski on Apr 18, 2016 9:46:49 GMT
Oh yeah..no way would I survive six weeks!
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Post by gar on Apr 18, 2016 9:54:54 GMT
Oh yeah..no way would I survive six weeks! Well I didn't have much choice really!  Mine because erratic I guess, along with starting to get hot flushes, heart palpitations etc etc. Such fun! |
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Post by gsquaredmom on Apr 18, 2016 9:59:26 GMT
Your doc may say wait and see if it happens again
But if you have fibroids, maybe not. They could be bleeding. An ultrasound and endometrial biopsy may be ordered.
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Post by Peamac on Apr 18, 2016 11:54:33 GMT
When I started perimenopause, my period was 10 days or so. I'm sure melissa would have better insight re: your fibroid/period mix. |
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Post by melissa on Apr 18, 2016 14:23:42 GMT
Perimenopause has no sharp beginning. If you are 45, the probability of being peri-menopausal is probably around 99%.
One long lasting period is not reason for alarm. We generally want to see a pattern. However, if it is heavy, you should make an appointment anyway.
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Post by chaosisapony on Apr 18, 2016 14:32:31 GMT
I had 41 day period a couple of years ago. It had never happened before and hasn't happened since. It was weeks of hell and I wish I had gone to the dr. Good luck and may yours stop quickly!
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Post by librarylady on Apr 18, 2016 14:59:06 GMT
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 18, 2016 15:37:21 GMT
I am 45 with fibroids. Periods have been 'my' normal to this point. How does one even know when peri menopause begins? It seems like a catch all phrase for anything out of the ordinary once a woman hits 35. I started getting my period for three weeks one and one off when I found out I had a huge fibroid. You never know what causes it. I might give it another day or two and then call. |
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Post by papersilly on Apr 18, 2016 17:17:46 GMT
before my hysterectomy, I had never ending, heavy periods. I developed anemia as a result. in hindsight, it's never too early to see a doctor.
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Post by kluski on Apr 19, 2016 2:34:42 GMT
I'm already anemic from heavy periods so this won't help. If nothing else, it may be time for an ablation.
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Post by kluski on Apr 23, 2016 3:42:28 GMT
Thanks for your thoughts. Update in op
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Post by anniefb on Apr 23, 2016 5:12:43 GMT
Hope that does the trick kluski. |
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 23, 2016 5:20:49 GMT
I went towards the end of last year after bleeding for about 6 weeks. I'm perimenopausal so wasn't particularly freaked out but I was sent for a scan to rule out fibroids. Are you at that stage? I had really heavy bleeding for at least that long and then had to wait 6 weeks for surgery. I needed a sheep for a maxi pad. I was on three birth control pills a day for a while to control the bleeding. |
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Post by gar on Apr 23, 2016 6:39:51 GMT
I went towards the end of last year after bleeding for about 6 weeks. I'm perimenopausal so wasn't particularly freaked out but I was sent for a scan to rule out fibroids. Are you at that stage? I had really heavy bleeding for at least that long and then had to wait 6 weeks for surgery. I needed a sheep for a maxi pad. I was on three birth control pills a day for a while to control the bleeding. Ugh.....horrid isn't it. I've just started a period after nothing for 6 months. I was so hoping I was done but not yet obviously  |
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