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[MollyMarie64]

Hello,

I am 51 and have had normal periods up until a year ago (age 50). Over the past year, I have either started my period early or late, but nothing unusual other than that.

I have been almost regular up until this point...  Ten days ago, I thought I was having my period, but it turns out it was a super light bleed that consisted of old blood (black/rust with lots of clots) which hasn't stopped.

Now I am truly concerned... Two months ago I started having a watery discharge out of the blue - every single day.

Now on day 10, I am having bright red bleeding - but it's not a period.  Just wiping bits of red blood. I have done some research and am a bit concerned. Is this normal bleeding due to hormonal changes - or is it something to be concerned about? HELP!!!

I am going to make an appointment to see my doctor. In the meantime, has anyone else experienced this??? I would love your input as I am becoming increasingly concerned.

Thank you,
Molly

[Taz2]

Hi Molly.

You are describing what happened to me and at the same age too so I would say this would be down to usual hormonal changes during peri menopause but it never hurts to see your GP just to put your mind at rest. It's a shock when our bodies begin to behave differently to what we've been used to.

Let us know how you get on.

Taz x 

[MollyMarie64]

Hi Molly.

You are describing what happened to me and at the same age too so I would say this would be down to usual hormonal changes during peri menopause but it never hurts to see your GP just to put your mind at rest. It's a shock when our bodies begin to behave differently to what we've been used to.

Let us know how you get on.

Taz x 

Thank you for your input, Taz.  I have been reading online about uterine fibroids (and worse) and am upsetting myself.  I truly appreciate your response.

[MollyMarie64]

Hello Molly, sounds frustratingly normal for peri including the watery discharge that seems like never ending ovulation even during a period!  Agree with Taz though, always worth getting it checked out just to put your mind at rest.

Keep us posted, welcome to MM by the way!

S x

Thank you, Sparkle.  The discharge is so strange.  It's also strange to be spotting which is abnormal for me.  Ugh.  The joys of being a woman.  LOL!

[Hurdity]

Hi MollyMarie64

 

Hurdity x

[Ju Ju]

This happened to me at the same age! I was given progesterone to stop the bleeding. I saw a doctor for reassurance, as it is disconcerting. I was actually referred for a scan, which didn't happen for 6 months, by which time things had settled down.

[MollyMarie64]

Hi MollyMarie64

 

Hurdity x

Thank you, Hurdity. 

[MollyMarie64]

This happened to me at the same age! I was given progesterone to stop the bleeding. I saw a doctor for reassurance, as it is disconcerting. I was actually referred for a scan, which didn't happen for 6 months, by which time things had settled down.

JuJu, that is very reassuring.  Thank you for posting. 

[Machair]

I have had this too with many days of watery ovulation type discharge and bleeding irregularly. Only started when I became perimenopausal.