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?
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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
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