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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Machair on July 27, 2015, 11:59:41 AM

Title: Am I The Oldest?
Post by: Machair on July 27, 2015, 11:59:41 AM

Just wondering am I the oldest lady on here still having periods, and not on HRT? I was 55 last March and although my last period was December I can tell I am going to have another any day soon. Also if anyone is older than me did you go to the GP for advice or think it was normal?

Title: Re: Am I The Oldest?
Post by: honeybun on July 27, 2015, 01:24:28 PM

That's the thing about meno.....there are no hard and fast rules about anything.

I'm sure someone else in your position will be along soon.


Honeyb
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Title: Re: Am I The Oldest?
Post by: CLKD on July 27, 2015, 03:06:26 PM

Oh perish the thought!   :bighug:

Title: Re: Am I The Oldest?
Post by: Kathleen on July 27, 2015, 06:41:37 PM

Hello Mahair.

My last period was in September 2010 when I was 54 and until that time they were regular and heavy and a lady I know had hers resume at 57 after a long break.

I think there are as many types of meno as there are trees and women like us are just at the higher end of the age range.

I certainly didn't worry about meno when I was having periods and I don't think you have anything to be concerned about.

Wishing you well and take care.

K.

Title: Re: Am I The Oldest?
Post by: meno lesley on July 27, 2015, 06:45:09 PM

My friend is still having regular periods and is 57 and her sister was the same x

Title: Re: Am I The Oldest?
Post by: countrybumpkin on July 27, 2015, 08:15:11 PM

My mother was 57/58 when her periods stopped :o  She didn't get any hot flushes but mentally she was in a very bad way for about 3 years. 
Mine stopped when I was 51 so not always like mother like daughter!

Title: Re: Am I The Oldest?
Post by: Diamonds and pearls 53 on July 28, 2015, 01:29:41 PM

Hi Machair, No you are not the oldest! I was still having regular and heavy periods at 55 but these stopped when I was put on the mini pill-at the time given as birth control as I was in a new relationship and was told by my G.P that pregnancy was still a remote possibility!!
The pill actually stopped my periods and 6 months later I went on to hrt which gave me a monthly bleed. After a year my GP changed this to conti hrt, but I still had breakthrough bleeding from time to time so not sure when periods actually stopped completely..I'd estimate 57ish. So you may have a way to go yet!

D&P 

Title: Re: Am I The Oldest?
Post by: GypsyRoseLee on July 28, 2015, 04:25:57 PM

My Mum's friend went through the menopause at 53 and didn't have another period until 20 years later when they suddenly resumed. She is still having regular periods 5 years later. She's been fully checked out and all is fine. She is embarrassed to buy sanitary towels and pretends they're for her granddaughter.

Title: Re: Am I The Oldest?
Post by: CLKD on July 28, 2015, 05:20:18 PM

What would cause cessation and after many years the re-start of periods? 

Title: Re: Am I The Oldest?
Post by: GypsyRoseLee on July 28, 2015, 07:11:06 PM

I have no idea. Her GP was surprised but gave her a full MOT and there was nothing wrong.

Title: Re: Am I The Oldest?
Post by: CLKD on October 12, 2015, 02:22:02 PM

 ::)

Title: Re: Am I The Oldest?
Post by: Joyce on October 12, 2015, 03:18:29 PM

See you did remember.  :) But who is the oldest? I know it's not me.