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I'm 44 and have regular periods and haven't been on birth control for more than 10 years. I'm sexually active and haven't become pregnant so I don't expect it's likely at this point. I think the odds are against it at this age.
March 8, 2011 - 8:26amThis Comment
Hi rachael66,
March 8, 2011 - 9:37amDid you have a question we could help you answer?
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Hi marybeth,
From your post, it sounds like you are wondering if you could be pregnant?
Have you thought about the possibility of your missed period being menopause or perimenopause?
Early Menopause
According to the Mayo Clinic, menopause typically begins at age 50; "premature menopause" (also known as "early menopause") is defined as starting before age 40. With these numbers, the age of 44 is not out of the question to consider menopause as a reason you have missed your period.
Perimenopause includes the changes your body goes through in the years leading up to menopause (1-8 years before!)
In fact, the Mayo Clinic says, "You'll probably notice signs of impending menopause, such as menstrual irregularities (ie, different intervals or skipped periods), sometime in your 40s."
Other signs and symptoms of perimenopause include:
- Menstrual irregularities
- Hot flashes and sleep problems
- Mood changes
- Vaginal and bladder problems
- Changes in sexual arousal and desire
Have you noticed any of these signs above, other than the menstrual irregularity?
September 4, 2008 - 2:08pmThis Comment
I am 44 years and has just had my 1st missed period (except when I was pregnant) I am still having signs & symptoms like I'm going to have my period but it still has not come. I'm also having really bad pains in my left breasts.my tubes have been tied for 7 years now. Could this be perimenopause?
September 30, 2009 - 1:56pmThis Comment
Yes, Anon, that would be my first thought. When perimenopause begins, one of the most common signs is that our periods can get more and more irregular. You might miss one, or two, or even six months' worth of periods, and then have one. Or you might just miss one and then go back to being fairly regular for a while, and then miss another one. It slowly progresses until you are having no periods at all. When you've had no periods for a year, you are officially in menopause.
I am concerned about the pain you've been feeling in your left breast; was this a common symptom that you used to get with your period, or is it something new? Have you checked to make sure there is no lump, no dimpling of the skin, etc?
October 1, 2009 - 9:04amThis Comment