just turned 50, sudden changes

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Registered: 08-04-2007
just turned 50, sudden changes
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Fri, 05-30-2008 - 8:44am

I have never had a successful pregnancy and chose to adopt instead.My periods have been set-your-watch-by-it regular for my entire life. 27-28 day cycles.  Suddenly out of nowhere at two weeks past age 50, on day 17 of my cycle, a period starts. Usually my periods last two days. Now it's been 5 days, though lighter on day five. I have put on what is for me a LOT of weight in just a few weeks -- maybe 5-7 pounds. I'm feeling a little tenderness to right of my belly button. I am wondering what is going on. It doesn't seem like this could be menopausal stuff because it was so sudden. I've been in perimenopause for a number of years. Any thoughts???


 


 

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Registered: 08-12-2002
Sat, 05-31-2008 - 10:58pm

Hi there,


It could be a sign of menopause, it could be a cyst, fibroid, polyp, or any number of other issues.

 


 


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Registered: 08-04-2007
Sat, 05-31-2008 - 11:22pm

Thank you so much for responding!! I have to admit the notion of ectopic pregnancy did cross my mind... I finally got in touch with my gyn (who had been away on vacation). I've scheduled a vaginal ultrasound for this week.