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[Lindyh]

Hi, I'm new to the group, so thought I'd say Hello : I'm 57, and wondering if i'm 'normal' as Im still getting periods  I really thought I'd finished some months ago, but no, the flipping things keep coming back, & it's doing my head in  I get the night sweats, but mostly suffer with being cold most of the time. Anyone else suffering the same at a similar age ?? Would appreciate any advice. 

[CLKD]

Morning!

Hormones   

When did you last have a full blood count: ESR, thyroid function test, VitD levels?  How is your diet overall?

Browse round. You'll fit right in 

[sheila99]

Yes, perfectly normal... or maybe we're both freaks...  59, still get some ovulating cycles though infrequent now. There are a few of us older ladies on here, there's a post on it but I can't remember the title... age AND meno...  . Can't help on the cold, I get cold easily but it isn't a change that's come with meno. Might be worth seeing your gp in case it's something else?

[Barnacle]

Hi Lindy! I turned 56 a couple of weeks ago and i'm still having periods. I had a big gap last year and thought that it was the end, but no, and since the damn things have returned i haven't missed one yet.

After speaking to my GP we decided for my own piece of mind to get me checked out when they returned, and i had a a full MOT and everything was absolutely fine.

The chap i saw was fantastic and told me that still having periods at my age was common than we are lead to believe.

I consider myself very lucky though, becuase apart from a few months of low level anxiety when i woke up, i haven't had any other problems, although i am very aware that things could go tits up tomorrow!.

[Lindyh]

Thanks for the replies & advice. It's nice to know I'm not suffering alone 
I was told one that the longer we have periods its better for our bones & long time health. So pleased to have found this site, as it's reassuring to know you're not alone with things.
Onwards & Upwards