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[Machair]

Hi Claireylou

Just a thought - have you tested the discharge to see if it is stretchy? I only say this because I went through a patch of this several times and thought it was an infection, but when I checked inside the mucus itself was stretchy like that you see at ovulation. It would be you are producing a lot of oestrogen at the moment as a result of a high FSH trying to stimulate ovulation. I have recommended this site before on Menopause Matters and it really has kept me sane

http://www.cemcor.ca/

Also this book Transitions Through the Perimenopausal Years: Demystifying Your Journey
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1412021529?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

You can actually produce higher than normal oestrogen at times before it finally falls and this may be your issue. Hard to say but worth a thought.

[Claireylou]

Hi Machair,

Just done the "stretch test"  and yes, it does seem to be a bit stretchy. Mostly watery (gosh sorry tmi) but a bit stretchy.

I missed a period last month so I wonder if it's connected?

Thank you again for more interesting links. I shall have a look see

Dahlia girl, thanks for the warning about stinging 

[mandypepe]

I'm really nervous as new to this forum (i introduced myself yesterday) but reading this post has made me realize another change in me. I don't know yet if I'm menopausal but my last period was 22nd Aug and I've had loads of discharge this last week or so. Not smelly just white no itch. Could this be linked to no period coming?

[Claireylou]

Hi mandypepe

You do sound very similar to me. My last period was at the beginning of August this year. Would've been due another period tomorrow but all I've had is this increase in white/clear/stretcy/watery mucus with no usual signs of a period. No sore boobs or pmt etc.

Welcome to the forum 

[CLKD]

Oh ……. how do you check if it's stretchy    ………

We have so much going on and nothing is taboo ;-)

[Machair]

This article may be of help. It mentions the stretchy mucus and its association with oestrogen.

http://www.cemcor.ubc.ca/resources/perimenopause-time-%E2%80%9Cendogenous-ovarian-hyperstimulation%E2%80%9D

[Machair]

Also this is a very helpful article which talks about stages in perimenopause. The book I mentioned goes into more details, and even says you may have to wear a light day pad to absorb excess mucus at times. Not saying that is what your discharge is but just something to be aware of.
http://www.cemcor.ubc.ca/ask/could-i-be-perimenopause

[Claireylou]

Machair, thank you so much for those links they were really interesting.

CLKD, 

[mandypepe]

I read through it last night but all still a little confusing for me but I think that's because I'm still getting to know the language

[Claireylou]

Hi mandypepe,

Yes it's all very confusing and trying to understand it all when you're not feeling great is hard work.

I think I've learnt more from this site than anywhere and it does help to know that even the more obscure or random symptoms are being experienced by others, though I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

Keep reading xxx

[Machair]

I agree with you- this site is amazing and just so helpful to have support from each other.
I'm battling PMT again and it is stellar! Fully expecting another period but whether it comes or not is a different story!

[Claireylou]

Machair, my period was due today but absolutely no sign, apart from horrific pmt. I think i should go and lock myself in a cupboard for the day to save my poor family bearing the brunt 

[dahliagirl]

Mine was definitely wet and not the stretchy sort (I have also had the dried of version of stretchy, which is more like rubber bands).

Lavender oil is your friend - I like lavender oil and roman chamomile in the bath, although I find a shower perks me up better and washes the stress away, especially on fast 

[CLKD]

Claireylou - you can come out now 

[Claireylou]

 

Thanks CLKD. It was getting a bit cramped in there