Menopause Discussion > Personal Experiences
Late Menopause Over 55
Bluebell:
Hi Machair, just came upon your posting. I had my last period aged 59. I thought I would sail through the menopause but unfortunately I haven't. 😬
I am now 63 and still have terrible hot flushes, night sweats, aching bones and at times over the last 4 years bouts of frightening palpitations. I recently tried HRT in the form of Evorel Conti Patches but they made me feel really anxious - although they did put away the flushes and night sweats. I decided to come off HRT after 5 months and all the symptoms are back again. I think at the back of my mind I was concerned about starting HRT at this age? I have been on vagifem for the last couple of years and that has helped with dryness and painful bladder. It's a really difficult one wondering whether to soldier on with it all or try a different HRT.
I'm glad you started this thread for the older ladies. 😉 👏🏼
Machair:
Hello Carol,
So lovely to hear from you. Aged 59 gives me hope (I am 57)! What were your periods like up to the point when they stopped and what age were you when the flushes and sweats started?
My periods have become very light (Last one April and only needed panty liners) but still feel like I might have more as I am very hormonal.
Hope things improve for you soon, it must be so hard.x
Bluebell:
Hi Machair, my periods leading up to stopping were some months flooding and then towards the end lighter. The hot flushes and night sweats started not long after - then stopped after three months and I thought that was it. But alas they started again and never gave up. I also had and still sometimes have bad palpitations. 😬 x
Machair:
That is so interesting Carol as we are very similar. I have not really experienced the hot flushes yet as I am producing my own oestrogen into my later fifties. I guess it is waiting to happen soon! Did you have any long gaps before your periods stopped altogether?
Bluebell:
Hi Machair, I don't think I did actually. I rember when they had stopped for a year I then had another bleed...had it checked out and everything was fine. I think a few people have that.
I think my worst symptom of menopause has been racing heart and palpitations.
Hopefully you are one of the lucky ones and don't have too many symptoms. Most of my friends have sailed through the Menopause not experiencing a hot flush or a nightsweat. 🤷🏼♀️
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