Questions & Answers : menopause symptoms, mensturation

Is spotting normal?

Editor — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:25:00 GMT

Question:

I am 47 and sometimes I have spotting between periods. Could this be part of menopause?

Name withheld

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Answer:

Yes. But it could be something else. If you’re concerned, you should have a medical checkup.

Spotting during menopause

Editor — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:27:00 GMT

Question:

I've been in menopause for six years. I recently started spotting and it has continued for six weeks, on and off. What could be the cause of this?

Cathy

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Answer:

Spotting after menopause is abnormal, but irregular spotting during perimenopause – the time leading up to full cessation of menstruation – is fairly common. Still, it would be worth getting it checked out by a doctor.

I'm in menopause! Has my period returned?

Editor — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:19:00 GMT

Question:

I went though my perimenopause and had my last period approximately three years ago at the age of 53. As you say, free as a bird, and loving it – no more period and no more cramps, etc. All of a sudden, a few days ago, I experienced pre-period symptoms (tender breasts, lower back ache, mood swings, etc.). Then there it was – I started to bleed for about an hour. The next day, a bit of spotting. Is it possible to experience a mini-period three years after having been through menopause, or should I be visiting my doctor?

Name withheld

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Answer:

You should visit your physician. The bleeding you’re experiencing is atypical. No cause for panic, but it needs to be checked out.