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perimenopause

Women's Health | Last Active: Mar 9, 2022 | Replies (6)

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@lynnlee22

Yes- definitely something I would consider. I just didn't want to seek out additional testing if it wasn't warranted. I mentioned this to my GP when I saw him in December (the month I completely missed my period). Once I told him that pregnancy was not a possibility, he said with my age, it was very likely perimenopause, but I've been reading information that suggests it typically happens later in life.

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@lynnlee22 You don't need permission to seek answers to your questions. I'm glad you asked here, and I try to always be an example on how to advocate for yourself. It is very easy for doctors to miss something based on what you do or don't tell them. You know your body best and you are paying attention, so if you have concerns, don't hesitate to ask your doctors, or even consult a specialist if you feel you did not get a satisfactory answer. After menopause, if you had bleeding, that could indicate another problem and it would warrant being checked out by a gynecologist. What we do here on Connect as patients is learn from each other though our experiences, but that does not replace a medical opinion. Do you have older sisters or close female relatives you can talk to about this kind of information in case it is a family trait? I remember that the time between my cycles toward the last of them was erratic and increasing all the time until they stopped.