resuming period - Menopause Message Board

CeCe50 · 09-11-2004, 07:49 PM

Can you have a period after not having one for about 18 months? In the last 18 months I have only had a spotting a few times nothing that I would call a regular period. Has this ever happened to anyone during menopause? Please let me know, I am really concerned. Thank you!

Belle2003 · 09-11-2004, 08:20 PM

I would go see my doctor for peace of mind. Peace of mind is priceless.

cloverberry · 09-12-2004, 05:51 AM

I did get one period after almost two years without one. I would say check with you doctor. I've heard also that you're not really into menopause unless you've been 1 year without any bleeding.

CeCe50 · 09-12-2004, 06:52 AM

Thank you for your response, I am going to make an appointment with my doctor tomorrow. I've never had any problems and this has me very worried.

twanger · 09-12-2004, 08:58 AM

Yes, it is about the same amount of time with no period for me. I have had spotting off and on also and it is almost the same time of month that the spotting appears. I also have some increased discharge around 14 days before. I believe that our hormones are still cycling for some years after we have our last period. We just don't have enough lining to the uterus to have a period. Let us know what you find out.