Period Then Another 16 Days Later......Is this normal for first stages of menopause?
86834
Menopause, or premenopause, whichever stage you are in is very unpredictable.  There is a book I love called "What Your Doctor May not Tell You About Premenopause" by dr. John Lee.  That man changed my life and answered questions my regular ob/gyn glared at me for asking.
994128
The *average* age for menopause is 51.  The official start of menopause is declared when a woman has gone twelve consecutive months without a menstrual period.  \n\nSo yes, women can definitely have their period at 53... and older.
942458
Normal - no, possible - yes.\nThe reason I say it is not normal is because anytime we allow stress to find a way to start making us physically ill or starts to make our body work differently than normal, that is "not normal."\nAnything to freak out about, probably not.  If you KNOW you are not pregnant, I would suggest trying to find a way to work your stress out and see if your cycle gets back on track.\nIf it is stress, realize that you may not start on the next day "you are expected to," and it may just show up - once that happens, that will be your body telling you that you are somehow learning how to manage differently and hopefully your cycle will get back on a regular cycle.\nHope this helps, good luck.
376400
Yes, this is normal.  It's old blood left over from your last period that comes out right before the next period starts.  This shouldn't be anything to worry about.
711146
A normal, regular menstruation lasts for a few days (usually 3 to 5 days, but anywhere from 2 to 7 days is considered normal).  Laying down or standing up or being active will not alter the time that it takes for your uterus to shed the endometrium lining, which is the the tissue that is mixed with the blood.
67532
You should seek professional help if it happens often. If it is just a one time case, no need to worry. Girls who starts having menstruation may need some time to reach a regular cylcle. Women who almost come to menopause stage also have irregular cycles. Many people have irregular menstrual cycles, it is hormonal and as long as no other things wrong with their bodies, they shouldn't worry too much. Excessive worry may cause health problems.
786827
OK first off those are called blood clots which are completely normal during your period as your body collects the blood for 28 days.  It is just a normal thing for you body to do and there is nothing to be worried about.  If you are concerned then talk to your gynecologist.  He/She will be able to give you more information and reassure you that this is completely normal.
591123
no dear nothing is wrong...some women go six months in between periods...my advice is go see on gyn...or a dr at health department near you
845676
No darling:) Don't worry, ususally the menstral cycles doesn't become stable(as far as length between and days on) until you are in your twenties, or after your first child. your body is still growing and developing and getting used to the rush or new hormones. Many things can effect your monthly cycle.For example, your body fat percentage. If you very athletic, thin, with very low body fat you will always have a shorter more irregular period. Also if you have another feamle in your household, for some reason unknown to science. Women that live together will eventually have their menstral cycles together. Don't worry , unless you have severe cramping or bleeding,colored discharge(white or yellow), or foul odor. These are all reasons to contact your school nurse,doctor, or your parents. G'luck and be safe
887105
You're actually supposed to count your cycle from the first day of your period, to the next first day.  So when they say a woman has a 28 day cycle, they include the period in that cycle.\n\nYou cycle may change thoughout your life as well - as short as 20 days and as long as 36.  It'll change due to stress, age, general health, pregnancies, etc.\n\nHowver, most women do stick to a pretty regular cycle, with only a day or two of variation.
718575
wasting ur time. happened to me like 5 times! it's normal. it just means u didn't shed all ur blood and the vagnia is getting rid of some more. for me it lasted 3 days after mmy regular period. don't worry, it is normal. but if u r still nervous go to a different dr to get a different oppinion.
486303
It sounds pretty normal.  Just keep track and if it doesn't get better go to the doctor.\n\nThe normal menstrual cycle in humans\nWomen show considerable variation in the lengths of their menstrual cycles, and the length of the menstrual cycle differs in different animals (see below).\n\nWhile cycle length may vary, 28 days is generally taken as representative of the average ovulatory cycle in women. Convention uses the onset of menstrual bleeding to mark the beginning of the cycle, so the first day of bleeding is called "Cycle Day one".
887122
It is normal.Don't worry,just your bodi dosnot produce enav hormons to start your period quick.
1059769
Do you mean that you had a cycle that is 14 days long?  If you are a teenager or in your 40s (sometimes even your 30s), it might be normal.\n\nOtherwise, it is more likely that one of the "periods" was really bleeding associated with ovulation, which takes place about 2 weeks before your next period.\n\nPlease read _Taking Charge of Your Fertility_ by Toni Weschler; it will help you determine what is happening.
384710
Oh, don't be embarassed!! It's a very normal thing to be concerned about.\n\nMenopause occurs as the ovaries stop producing estrogen, causing the reproductive system to gradually shut down. As the body adapts to the changing levels of natural hormones, vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes and palpitations, psychological symptoms such as increased depression, anxiety, irritability, mood swings and lack of concentration, and atrophic symptoms such as vaginal dryness and urgency of urination appear. Together with these symptoms, the woman may also have increasingly scanty and erratic menstrual periods.\n\nTechnically, menopause refers to the cessation of menses; whereas the gradual process through which this occurs, which typically takes a year but may last as little as six months or more than five years, is known as climacteric. \n\nThe average onset of menopause is 50.5 years, but some women enter menopause at a younger age. Perimenopause refers to the time preceding menopause, during which the production of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone diminishes and becomes more irregular. During this period fertility diminishes. Menopause is arbitrarily defined as a minimum of twelve months without menstruation. Perimenopause can begin as early as age 35, although it usually begins much later. It can last for a few months or for several years. The duration of perimenopause cannot be predicted in advance.\n\nMedical treatments for menopausal symptoms have been developed. Most notably, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), has been used to reduce the weakening of bones (known as osteoporosis). However, some women have resisted the implication that menopause is a disorder, seeing it as a natural stage of life. There has also been scientific controversy over whether the benefits of HRT outweigh the risks. \n\nIt should be bearable, if not, see your doctor. I've found studies that show a relationship between your mother's menopause and yours. I was told that the age your mother started her menses determined the age you got yours, but that frequently isn't true.\n\nAll the best
973682
Sounds like you might be starting Peri-menopause especially with the change in your periods.  So long it is not a continuous heavy flow all 14 days I would just monitor things but you may want to call the docs office and let the nurse know that this is going on just in case he feels he wants to see you sooner than next week.
1024815
Many women have irregular periods and other problems of "pre-menopause" for years. It's not easy to predict when menopause begins, although doctors agree it is complete when a woman has not had a period for a year. Eight out of every 100 women stop menstruating before age 40. At the other end of the spectrum, five out of every 100 continue to have periods until they are almost 60. The average age of menopause is 51.\n\nThere's no mathematical formula to figure out when the ovaries will begin to scale back either, but a woman can get a general idea based on her family history, body type, and lifestyle. Women who began menstruating early will not necessarily stop having periods early as well. It is true that a woman will likely enter menopause at about the same age as her mother. Menopause may occur later than average among smokers.\nThe most common symptom of menopause is a change in the menstrual cycle, but there are a variety of other symptoms as well, including:\n\n\nhot flashes \n\n\nnight sweats \n\n\ninsomnia \n\n\nmood swings/irritability \n\n\nmemory or concentration problems \n\n\nvaginal dryness \n\n\nheavy bleeding \n\n\nfatigue \n\n\ndepression \n\n\nhair changes \n\n\nheadaches \n\n\nheart palpitations \n\n\nsexual disinterest \n\n\nurinary changes \n\n\nweight gain\n\nDiagnosis\n\nThe clearest indication of menopause is the absence of a period for one year. It is also possible to diagnose menopause by testing hormone levels. One important test measures the levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) that steadily as a woman ages.\n\nHowever, as a woman first enters menopause, her hormones often fluctuate wildly from day to day. For example, if a woman's estrogen levels are high and progesterone is low, she may have mood swings, irritability, and other symptoms similar to premenstrual syndrome (PMS). As hormone levels shift and estrogen level falls, hot flashes occur. Because of these fluctuations, a normal hormone level when the blood is tested may not necessarily mean the levels were normal the day before or will be the day after.\n\nIf it has been at least three months since a woman's last period, an FSH test might be more helpful in determining whether menopause has occurred. Most doctors believe that the FSH test alone can't be used as proof that a woman has entered early menopause. A better measure of menopause is a test that checks the levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and other hormones at mid-cycle, in addition to FSH.