Periods at 58

Hi,
I am 58 in a month or two and still having periods. For 7 years I’ve been suffering with heavy periods and all the usual symptoms. Night sweats top of the list of these. I asked my doctor for oestrogen gel and micronised progesterone. I am 5 months in, my periods start before I finish the 2 progesterone pills (this month on day 5)! My doctor worries because of my age and still having periods. I’ve not had a break of more than 3 months ever. I had a pelvic scan a week ago and await an appointment with the gynaecologist. Do you think the HRT will settle down? My night sweats are non existent so would like to keep on it.
Is is natural to still be bleeding almost regularly at nearly 58?
thanks,
Linda
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Menopauseorjustme Posts: 433 Menopause Nurse Practitioner
Thank you for linking me with Linda GH.
You are taking very good HRT. You are slightly older to still be bleeding but we are all different...
I am pleased your GP sent you for a scan, this is to check all is well. After this do discuss your options with your gynaecologist/GP. Do you need any procedures to stop the bleeding? can they increase your progesterone? Would a coil be better for controlling bleeding and getting your progesterone?
Please do not worry too much... this maybe completely normal for you. You have had the scans it's just waiting for the results.
Please keep in touch and fingers crossed for you.
If I can help again please message me.
Best Wishes
Diane Porterfield Bourne.
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Hi Linda,
hope you are hanging in there!
I found that there are some very good articles on periods during perimenopause.
There are also some good perimenopause related support groups- I can dig them out for you, if you would find that helpful!
Let me know!
Laura
Hi @LindaGH,
Welcome to the community! So good to hear you're not experiencing night sweats anymore!
I think this might be a question for our onsite menopause nurse, @DianePorterfield-Bourne. She has her own menopause clinic where she prescribes HRT and she's been nursing for over 30 years now! I tagged her in this discussion so she can see your question, however for a speedy response I'd recommend asking her under the following page (which she checks more regularly, this is her 'expert' profile):
I also found a similar discussion from a lady of a similar age (54):
This one is about heavy periods: https://community.livebetterwith.com/menopause/discussion/comment/7855#Comment_7855
Hope this helps,
Blanka x
Thank you all, I am relieved to know that it could, after all, be a natural process. I will see what happens at my appointment at the end of the month and let you know...
@LindaGH
Yes please do. If you wanted, your thought and experiences can be shared with others.
Take Care
Diane Porterfield Bourne.
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