Medical Questions > Womens Health > Menopause Forum

perimenopause

Must Read
What is menopause?
What is menopause? Peri menopause? How long does menopause last? Get the facts on menopause, "the big change", here. ...
Read more >>
Menopause Symptoms
Symptoms of menopause and perimenopause affect women in different ways. What common signs and early symptoms of menopause can alert you of "the change"?...
Read more >>
Menopause Diagnosis
Consult your doctor as your body makes the perimenopause transition. But how do doctors confirm the beginning of menopause? Learn more here....
Read more >>
Womens Health
Heavy pelvis from perimenopause ?
perimenopause
Suddenly irregular periods - perimenopau...
Menopause
perimenopause
perimenopause weight gain
perimenopause and calf pain
Related Topics
Pregnant or Perimenopause ?
Anxiety and perimenopause
Tingly breasts - perimenopause or pregna...
March 5th, 2011
Hey..
Here is my situation, I went off the pill in July of 2010. I got that period for that pill packet. Then I did not get a period until Feb 2011. I was for about 14 days.. some days heavy.. most days light.

So I am assuming that since I am 47.. that while I was on the pill I started Menopause as i have the night sweats and all the other good side affects.

So I went to my doctor and I just wanted to see if I was in menopause or perimenopause. All of a sudden he wants to do a biopsy.. becuase I have not had a period in 6 months. But what does he have to base this on.. as "irregular" periods, since if I am in perimenopause I would be irregular anyway? can any help me out here as to their expierences here?
Thanks,
kamelion
Did you find this post helpful?
|
User Profile
ioka
replied March 7th, 2011
Supporter
Hi and welcome..Firstly try not too worry which i know is easier said than done..Irregular or not it need investigating..I was diagnosed menopause and then sfter nothing for nearly a year i took two periods one january and one february..It scared the daylights out of me as like anyone else i thought the worse scenario.
I ha a hysteriscopy done (a bit like a smear )where they took a biopsy from the womb..I felt a slight nip and that was all ..My fuss was for nothing so please be assured you will okay having this done.
Turns out all was well and some women like me its hormonal as menopause takes many stages before disappearing. I had another bleed last month after again a full years break.
Have the test an get peace of mind honey they have reasons for doing them and not all bad...
Hope this helps you.
Ioka Smile
|
Did you find this post helpful?
Users who thank ioka for this post: kamelion3 
Sign up for FREE weekly health tips!
... Saving
Ask a doctor

Featured Experts
Madhumita Paul
Dr. Madhumita Avinash Paul
General Medicine, Women's Health
eHealthPedia Articles
Menopause Diagnosis
Menopause Symptoms
Menopause Treatment
What is menopause?
Premature Ovarian Failure Causes and Risk Factors