such an awkward perimenopause question

[Dhiana]

These are all the symptoms I had also and thought it was just perimenopause.
Couldn't be far from a bathroom

Turns out it was fibroids. Definitely go see a good doctor!
The first option offered was hormone therapy but due to my horrible reaction when on the pill I requested a hysterectomy.
Thankfully I did as the fibroid(s) had been there for so long they had physically attached itself
to my bladder =0 Didn't know that was even possible! My uterus was almost 2 1/2 lbs!!

A basic 3 hour outpatient surgery became 7 1/2 hours and three days in hospital,
another week with a catheter. My ultimate nightmare!
Thankfully I had an amazing Dr. and great nurses.

Find a good doctor and get treatment as the diagnosis warrants.

I did become anemic, there is a medication one can take to reduce the bleeding but the hospital in Japan
didn't have it and then I had the surgery here in Hawaii so I never ended up taking it.

I am so very, very, very happy for good modern medical care.
Hope you are able to get things resolved soon!

[Teacher Terry]

I had this same thing for about 5 years. It was miserable. I kept going to doc and he did D & C. Finally I wanted a hysterectomy and he said no we should just keep doing uterine biopsies every 3 months. I said no and changed doctors and it went away. She said if it came back at all she would do one but my period just ended. I would definitely get it checked out because it could be many things.

[Gardnr]

interesting. i had severe internal and external fibroids and no clotting accompanies the heavy bleeding/cramping that took me down for 36 hours each cycle.

Seriously though, if it happens again next cycle, go see your Dr. Make an informed decision based on professional expertise.

[pinkytoe]

It is actually pretty common and most likely fibroids that have grown larger due to hormonal imbalance. I went through all that misery for about four years, became anemic, had blood transfusion etc and then poof - it was over. Only option ever offered was a hysterectomy and I did not want to go that route. My sil had the same issue and had the hysterectomy early in the game with no regrets - so far anyway. Best to get it checked out to rule out anythiing else and to find the best doctor to help you get through it.

[gmpg54]

sounds like fibroids.I had a phase where I expected a red puddle on the floor everytime I stood up.Horrible,uncomfortable,embarassing.
My GYN said they would just go away on their own after menopause finished and they did!
Good luck

[ctg492]

same as above post for me.
On a side note two weeks ago, crossing fingers, the hot flashes stopped Husband who never mentions anything personal like that, noticed even. I guess over all it was three years from when they semi started, one full year of miserable flashes.

[Teacher Terry]

Wow that was fast. My lasted for 10 very long years.

[Tradd]

The Ultra tampons from Tampa are lifesavers for me. I've had endometriosis since I was a teenager, and I'm in perimenopause myself now, too. I'm actually loving it because my periods had always been very heavy and now I'm about a year into only the occasional period. Mostly pretty light.

[Zoe Girl]

Well it is slowing down, about 1 1/2 weeks and still having clots but off and on light and heavy. I am taking iron, and planning on calling the nurse line this week.

If it is manageable then the idea I am getting closer to the end of this sounds like a relief.

[Gardnr]

Well it is slowing down, about 1 1/2 weeks and still having clots but off and on light and heavy. I am taking iron, and planning on calling the nurse line this week. If it is manageable then the idea I am getting closer to the end of this sounds like a relief.

1 1/2 weeks is toooooo long. Definitely get seen. You could be anemic and that is NOT good!