Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: Shazzie on October 15, 2016, 02:38:57 PM
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Hi everyone. Hope you are all doing ok.
I haven't had a period for 18 months then all of a sudden just now I started up again. A real shock. : >:(
Ii'm 56 and had a recent smear test which came back normal.
Anyone else?
Take care.
Shazzie xx
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Hi Shazzie
I think you are advised to check in with your GP as it has been over a year since your last period. Did you have any warnings beforehand like ovulation signs or PMT? I am sure all will be fine but checking in with the doctor is what I would do.
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I don't think I had such a gap between my bleeds once they had 'finished' ….. best have a chat with your Practice Nurse? How heavy is the bleed or could it be a polyp that has popped during the smear?
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Hi Shazzie
It is quite common that this happens apparently so don't panic about it, it's probably just a sneaky little viable egg that had tucked itself away!! Our hormones don't settle until 2-3 years after our last menstrual cycle so these hormones will continue to stimulate and try to find a viable egg.
I agree with Machair and CLKD though. It is suggested that if you have a bleed after a gap of a year that you should get it checked out with your GP. It's very simple usually, normally a transvaginal scan. All very easy and painless!
What an absolute bore for you!
All good wishes x
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Thanks so much for all your really helpful replies.
The little bleed only lasted a couple of hours. Completely gone now. Really odd. I'll give my gp a ring tomorrow though.
I didn't have any of the usual symptoms that we usually have before the period.
Shazzie xx