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Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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Strange periods

sdwill
sdwill
My period has become much different than in the past. This time it took days to finally start. Not to be discusting, but there was just a brown tinge and now dark thick (almost brown)blood and I can feel it when it comes out. I do feel better now that I finally started. The week before I was very anxious and panicky. Anyone else?
Reba73
Reba73
I will be 53 years old in a couple of days and went for 4 months without a period and then about 10 days week ago starting the spotting for 3 or 4 days, then had a 2-3 day regular period, then spotting for 1-2 days and today it's gone. Really strange.
MKal
MKal
Oh, yes. I used to pretty regular and consistant, but now it's on and off, spotting, starting then stopping, then starting again. Sometimes I'll get the thick, dark stuff right away, and after 1-2 days, it ends.
I'm just waiting for the day when the whole thing STOPS and I don't have to spend $7-8 for pads (although apparently it's common to stop for a year, and then have a period).
Anyhow, good luck to you.
janicecresswell
janicecresswell
Here her MKal, I'm having similar symptoms to yourself and others in this forum. Synical I know, but wondering if the best route is to stock up on the pads big-time - and then sure as anything, we'll never need them again! I hope. Its helpful to hear that others experience similar symptoms.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am hearing you on what you are saying about your period, my period last month, lasted 11 days, it started out with spotting then stoping one day, then just bledding when I wipe not coming out then coming out, then finishing, this all took place in the 11 days. then this month, first day was spotting, stopping then in the middle of the night woke up and on my underware. Now for 2 days heavy period, last night my anxiety is up and triggering my manic and only slept 5 hours, but light sleep last night. Right now still manic and anxious, you are not alone.
Take care
somefool
somefool
I had these problems too. A couple of hours ago my dr. did a procedure called thermachoice. It was quick and I feel fine right now. I have talked to many women that have had it done, they have all told me they didn't do it soon enough. Stops periods. Google it to get more info. I know what your going through, hope this helps.