Well it is always a good idea of course to get that terrible pap smear done once a year and to check for any abnormal things. Just to rule out any underlying conditions. However for myself I am 40 as well and I have the same symtpoms you have loads of times. I found out for myself it relates to certain foods and what I drink. Certain breads, fast foods, or if I drink too much soda all have caused chaos with my period.

Also I have found that when I am really stressed out about situations I have a bit of trouble as well. But like I said it is always a good idea to check with your doctor and also start keeping notes on what you are eating and drinking because it sure plays a big part in my situation. Hope this helps a bit for ya:) Hugggssssss

It could be periomenopause but to be on the safe side I would call your gyn to be sure. I am much older than you and had some serious bleeding that lasted a month and it was something serious that no regular test found. So to be on the safe side, get yourself checked out again. By the way, I am fine now.

The first signs of this thing called perimeno had me at first bleeding like a stuck pig. Then those monthlies would last over 12-14 days. Then. I'd have em two weeks apart. If you are having bad ones, the doc can give you Provera. If I remember to use my over the counter cream progesterone, I actually have a much better time with those womanly functions.

I would reccommend a visit to your GYN and your yearly pap smear, you may also be able to have hormonal testing to se if your premenopausal.
Im 41 and i think im premenopausal, my periods sometimes come early and it affects my anxiety.
I would definately talk to your GYN, it,s important, they can also rule out any other underlaying problems.
sory, i know being a women with monthly problems is not fun!.
A freind of mine had something done called an ablasion because her periods were every 2 weeks and heavy, this is where they shot a fine mesh to cover the lining of her whom, she found this very helpfull.

it is possible it could be early menopause, but really the best thing would be, if you are nervous about it, go back to see your doc... that should clear your mind.

I'm getting ready to turn 40 and I'm definitely in peri.
They just put me on the Estrogen patch last week and OH what a wonderful difference :)

Chk in with your Dr. and let them know what's going on.

gOOD LUCK !

Oh my goodness -- you sound exactly like me. I get so tired of the headaches! Sounds like you are starting peri-menopause.

You could go and see your GYN and see what they say.

I am 49 and I'm not having any fun! :-)

I'm riding a three-day (so far) headache and I've just been in to see my doctor about this irregular bleeding (three periods in less than 30 days). I've had a bunch of blood tests run and my doc just called to say she's ordered more. my friends and family who've had similar experiences all say it turned out to be hormonal, and once the hormones are balanced (by whatever means, progesterone cream was suggested) you'll feel a lot better. I am hoping that's what I'm going to hear on Friday when i get to be examined again. ooh yay.

i'm only 18 and i've been having the same problem. i get my period every 2 weeks, never had that before until maybe last month? my doctor told me it's cause of stress. that mite be what's causing it.

i've had this happen and i'm nowhere near menopause or not at that age i first experienced it. i was a teen. sometimes it's as simple as stress. but it's always good to have yourself checked by a doctor.

hi ..I'm 44 yearss old..and going through the same thing....I am having a period every 2 weeks and spotting inbetween..plus headaches that last for 3 days at a time......I'm due to have an endometrial biopsy this month and then an ablation to control the bleeding because i am super anemic....It really sucks ,i know and causes alot of anxiety....i would definitely go to the doctor to rule out anything and even if everthing is normal,which it probably is........a docshould be following u when your having your period so much....good luck and hang in there....your not alone in this

It could be. Just keep a careful watch. If you bleed for an ecessively long period of time, seek help. I did and it saved my life.

You should see your doctor just to be on the safe side.