Perimenopause Bleeding: Is it a Cause for Concern?
Peri menopause symptoms may scare us to no end, especially if we’re just starting to experience it and we aren’t sure if there’s something wrong. I talked to some women-friends who are currently in the Zone and they all concur: the scariest symptom at the start of perimenopause was having irregular periods because of three major reasons:
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One, the sudden stop may mean a possible pregnancy. For a woman who has resigned herself to either the number of kids she now has or to a world of spinsterhood, most of the time it is a complete and unappreciated surprise.
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Two, it may be a signal of physical, medical conditions which may possibly lead to serious consequences like surgery.
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Three, suddenly not having a period may mean early menopause – something that you may feel that you are too young to have.
A common notion is that perimenopause bleeding and irregular menses are one and the same, especially since the first sign that alerts you to a change would be an irregular period. While irregular menses for perimenopausal women would not be much of a cause of concern, perimenopause bleeding is of a different matter. The bleeding lasts for days, sometimes even weeks, and is usually very, very heavy compared to your usual menstrual period. Clumps of blood usually accompany this type of bleeding.
What we may think to be a simple hormone-shift bleeding could be something much more serious. Here are just some of the medical conditions that could also cause irregular bleeding:
Fibroids or polyps.
These are usually benign masses that may grow anywhere within the muscle of the uterine wall. Also called myomas, these are usually nothing to be afraid of since the chances of cancerous fibroids occurring are very rare. It is usually found via a simple vaginal ultrasound or sonohsyterogram.
Cancer of the endometrium or the uterus.
To rule this out, your doctor may perform a simple endometrial biopsy – a very small part of the uterus will be taken as a sample to effectively diagnose if you have the said illness.
Ppossible thyroid problems.
TSH levels are also checked to eliminate the possibility of the thyroid failing to function properly.
When it comes to your health, you should not take things for granted. This is why it is very important to have yourself checked by your doctor or health care provider to eliminate the possibility of having something serious. Once your doctor has made the necessary tests, and you are certain that your bleeding is just a by-product of perimenopause, then he or she may recommend some treatments for you (specifically hormone replacement therapy) if you can’t bear the pain and discomfort.
If your bleeding persists for more than 7 days, you are bleeding after sex, or you are having constant spotting (that spans for weeks), then do not hesitate to give your doctor a call and have a checkup to make sure that it is not something more serious.
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