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First Period in 15 months... now it won't stop

bookworm1983

By bookworm1983, in The Gals' Room

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bookworm1983    28

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I got my period for the first time since October 2016. It started on January 30 and is still going! Luckily, it has been light but very annoying. Also, I have not lost any weight in about a week. I have an appoint with my GYN next week so I am hoping she will tell me this is normal. Has anyone else experience this? I read some of the other posts and it seems like the majority of the ladies got their period for the first time it was really heavy. Maybe just stop complaining and deal with it?

Any comments/suggestions are welcome!

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Creekimp13    5,838

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I'm glad you're getting it checked out at the obgyn. I had some issues with "the period that never ended"...spotting on and on... and had an endometrial cancer scare. Luckily, my biopsies were clean, some meds got the eternal period to go away, and the next one was more normal. Perimenopause sucks! It's enough to freak you out.

I know the blood thinner shots can play havoc with perimenopause, particularly if you have fibroids.

I wouldn't be overly alarmed, because what you're describing does happen.

But, I would definitely stay on top of it with your doctor.

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SIPS in Seattle    344

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It happened to me but it was super duper heavy. I had an ultrasound they thought I had a polyp. Had a hysteroscopy done and it wasn’t a polyp but now they say I have adenomiosis. I guess she did a D&C, I got a new iud while under in order to help stop the bleeding. Now I’m just spotty. I guess adenomiosis goes away at menopause.


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bookworm1983    28

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Update: GYN said this is something that is normal since your body is still adjusting and trying to find the “new normal.” Also, since hormones are stored in fat, when you are losing fat, they are released and also influences your period.


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MsTipps    314

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I didn't have a period from August 2012 to September 2016 as I was always pregnant or breastfeeding (i must have ovulated the east twice lol). When it came back - it was with a vengeance! I thought there was something wrong as it was so heavy and lasted for a fortnight. Luckily things all settled back into normality in the next month. If your next visit from aunt dot is the same as this one, it's worth having a chat with your gp. X

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