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[Donnal1964]

I have been going through perimenopause for 11 years now. I've had one month and 1 week free where when I've wiped there has been nothing. I'm having days of veins in jelly and brick red when I wipe but not on the pad. I should say this isn't a constant thing. It comes towards early evening and then gone by bed time, usually repeating the pattern the next day

[CLKD]

Morning.  Peri can last for years  .  What R your periods doing?

Peri are those years that we notice various changes and may develop various uncomfortable symptoms.  My periods waxed and waned for several years B4 the final bleed = menopause.  Though Mother Nature may throw in a curved ball because the ovaries still pump out hormone occasionally which may represent symptoms.

For several years I would get period like pains and think "On no not after all these years!"

How is your vagina?  Do read the various threads about vaginal atrophy - make notes ;-).  It may be that there is thin tissue which bleeds on contact.

How do U feel overall?

[VioletAquarius]

I would say Yes. It can last for years, I think they say it can last about 10 years.

[Taz2]

What other peri symptoms do you have? Are your periods changing in length or duration and are they heavier or lighter?

Taz x

[Donnal1964]

Most other symptoms have gone, today I've had some stringy dark with black tiny clots in it. I just wondered how long this latest phase lasts. I can say that March I was totally free of anything

[Taz2]

It's difficult to know how long stages last. Are you still having periods?

Taz x

[GraceM]

Has this discharge being going on for years consistently or is it a recent thing? Perimenopause symptoms can last for 10 years +.  Then you are into post menopause symptoms, so they can just roll on for years....  If you have been a year without a full period then you are post menopausal.  In any case, if you hare having daily bloody discharge for any length of time I would suggest a visit to your gp.  I would have spotting just before and for a few days after a period but it stops then.  If I was having daily bloody discharge that has gone on for weeks, I'd be having it investigated.

[CLKD]

Post menopause is after periods have stopped.  Gone. Though Mother Nature may throw in the odd bleed if ovaries still function.

Let us know how U R getting on?

[Kathleen]

Hello Donnal.

I never noticed any perimeno symptoms and if I did have any, I didn't recognise them as such.
My periods went from full on and regular as always to nothing at all for six months, however I then experienced some stringy spotting and thought another period was on it's way however it never materialised and I became post menopausal.
My point is that your situation may be your body trying to have a period but I agree with GraceM that an appointment with your GP is a good idea.

Wishing you well and please keep us updated.

K.

[Donnal1964]

Thanks everyone, Dr said nothing to worry about. I've had a couple of clear days and it was slightly red earlier but usually gone within an hour again

[CLKD]

that's good, tnx for the update.

How do U feel overall?