Please note that in discussion of last natural period, this is the last period when NOT on HRT (or on progesterone forms of contraception). Once you are on HRT, you can never be certain whether any bleeding is due to the hormones or a very late menopause. Any bleeding on HRT is not termed a natural period, even if ovulation might have occurred. Depending when you start peri-menopause, the later in your 50's you get, then it becomes increasingly unlikely to be a natural period - but of course still possible ( if bleeding on HRT) which is why it is always important to get it investigated.
At 52 I wouldn't be worrying at all. However as you are close to the 12 month mark and the bleeding is worrying, even if it feels like a period - you can always mention it to the doctor and be referred for a scan etc for peace of mind?
I had my last natural period at 53 just before age 54, but I started HRT then so from that point on I have no idea when my periods would have stopped.
Hurdity x
Hi Hurdity

What would you make of me, (I know you're not a Dr, but in your opinion) ?
Whilst on sequential HRT I have always had my own periods as well as withdrawal bleeds. I was never able to tie them in together.
Pretty regular and for the normal length of a period, with all the PMT symptoms beforehand.
I've been on continuous HRT since January and am still experiencing the same pattern of bleeding. No change. Predictable (withing a few days) and for the same length of a normal period, with all the PMT symptoms beforehand.
I can understand whilst on sequential due to ups and downs of hormones added, but whilst on continuous there is a steady stream daily of hormones added?
During a recent scan the sonographer told me I still had the womb of a menstruating woman.
My consultant seemed not keen to say they were still my own periods but didn't say they weren't either. He told me I was peri-menopausal, like it would come as news to me.
Thanks for any insight Hurdity!
