Naniloa
07-03-2004, 11:54 PM
Hi, i hope someone can help me... my mother has had irregular periods.......for instance she will have her regular period then a couple of days later she gets spotting or light periods.... this really worries me i tell her to go to the doctor but she refuses telling me that nothing hurts...... I hope this is something that has to do with menopause since she is 47... i saw this forum and hope that maybe someone out there will read this and help me ease this stress that is driving me crazy..... she means the world to me....... please help
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Belle2003
07-04-2004, 04:05 AM
She could be in perimenopause. She should get the book by Ann Louise Gittleman, called "Before the Change". Irregular periods are a symptom.
Also this can be a symptom of cancer. If this persists for more than 2 months, I would see a doctor. I know she says that nothing hurts, but better to be safe than sorry.
Also this can be a symptom of cancer. If this persists for more than 2 months, I would see a doctor. I know she says that nothing hurts, but better to be safe than sorry.
Naniloa
07-04-2004, 08:06 PM
Thanks for responding, i really hope it is menopause.... Does it matter if there is no family history in cancer ??... Thanks for taking the time to respond to my question.
karaokediva33
07-05-2004, 02:14 AM
I have had irregular periods for a number of years and i am 34 years old. My doctor has done a ton of tests and i show no signs of any cancer. I have had problems with ovarian cysts and i don't know if this is at any way connected.
Stress, diet and exercise are common causes of irregular periods but i still think she should go to the doctor and get checked because the sooner a doctor catches a problem the easier it is to treat it.
I wish you luck dear..and hope your mom feels better soon.
Stress, diet and exercise are common causes of irregular periods but i still think she should go to the doctor and get checked because the sooner a doctor catches a problem the easier it is to treat it.
I wish you luck dear..and hope your mom feels better soon.
Naniloa
07-05-2004, 10:56 AM
Thanks sooooo much for responding to my post karaokediva .. it means the world to me...... it just puts me at ease.... Thanks sooo much ! I hope it is nothing as well, thanks again
karaokediva33
07-08-2004, 07:26 AM
I hope that it is nothing as well but i still hope she goes and gets checked out, to ease your mind.
As far as cancer goes it runs in my family and i am scared i have the gene for it so i am going to genetic counseling soon.
My mother had cancer at 19 when she was pregnant with me and has since had breast cancer but she is doing really well and works everyday.
She seems to be in full control of her life and i was so worried...One thing you can tell your mom is my mother says she never had pain.
So pain is not always a symptom just tell her that if she gets checked you will go with her.
And like belle said she is at a good age for that so it could also be a reason she is irregular. There are also nurse hotlines to help answer your questions in most areas.
Good luck!!!
As far as cancer goes it runs in my family and i am scared i have the gene for it so i am going to genetic counseling soon.
My mother had cancer at 19 when she was pregnant with me and has since had breast cancer but she is doing really well and works everyday.
She seems to be in full control of her life and i was so worried...One thing you can tell your mom is my mother says she never had pain.
So pain is not always a symptom just tell her that if she gets checked you will go with her.
And like belle said she is at a good age for that so it could also be a reason she is irregular. There are also nurse hotlines to help answer your questions in most areas.
Good luck!!!
Naniloa
07-08-2004, 10:06 PM
Thanks once again karaokediva :)