Please don't be so anxious about this. You said that you are in your 30s; it is very common for women's cycles to change as they become older and get into the very beginnings of perimenopause. When your cycle changes, it just signals hormonal changes in your body. Those can be due to a LOT of things, including stress, life changes, changes in your diet, level of activity or medicines.
Look back at your last several months and note any changes. Did you lose or change your job, or get a new one? Have you had any changes in medicines? Has your stress level changed (for the better or for the worse?) Are you exercising more? Eating less? Are you overweight, or losing weight? Do you have any other medical conditions?
Nina, how long has it been since you had a regular annual ob/gyn appointment for a pap smear and pelvic exam? It may be a good idea to ask your doctor about your periods getting lighter in order to figure out if perimenopause may be starting. And it IS good to know. You seem to be prone to anxiety; am I right? Have you talked to someone about your worries?
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Nina,
Please don't be so anxious about this. You said that you are in your 30s; it is very common for women's cycles to change as they become older and get into the very beginnings of perimenopause. When your cycle changes, it just signals hormonal changes in your body. Those can be due to a LOT of things, including stress, life changes, changes in your diet, level of activity or medicines.
Look back at your last several months and note any changes. Did you lose or change your job, or get a new one? Have you had any changes in medicines? Has your stress level changed (for the better or for the worse?) Are you exercising more? Eating less? Are you overweight, or losing weight? Do you have any other medical conditions?
Nina, how long has it been since you had a regular annual ob/gyn appointment for a pap smear and pelvic exam? It may be a good idea to ask your doctor about your periods getting lighter in order to figure out if perimenopause may be starting. And it IS good to know. You seem to be prone to anxiety; am I right? Have you talked to someone about your worries?
November 16, 2009 - 8:25amThis Comment
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