How long has it been since I had a period?

How long has it been since I had a period?

I’m 45 and have been having more frequent and heavier periods for about 2½ years, together with some night sweats, newly acquired PMT and zits galore. Btw, the perimenopause is the period (!) leading up to the menopause which is defined as having had no periods for one whole year.

How long can you go without a period?

This can go on for years before you hit menopause. My periods where still regular, one every month then all of a sudden, no more periods. That was at age 44. Have been period free now for 3.5 years, so have gone through menopause. Still getting night sweats and hot flushes though.

Why did I miss my period at age 44?

As your ovaries get smaller (as they do as we age), they send lower amounts of oestrogen, which affects the lining of the uterus. This can go on for years before you hit menopause. My periods where still regular, one every month then all of a sudden, no more periods. That was at age 44.

Why does my 15 year old not have a period?

Primary amenorrhea is a condition in which a female older than 15 years of age has never had any period, i.e. her periods have not started yet. The reason can be genetic or due tocertain diseases. Causes : Lack of presence of uterus from birth, immature development of uterus and genetic abnormalities are some of the common causes of amenorrhea.

Can a woman go two years without a period?

Two years or more without a period. There are also a few women that will go for two years or more and find that they get a period back. This is not really very common. And as far as we’re concerned, once you have not had a period for two years, then that’s…you’re well and truly through the menopause.

Can a period come back after two years?

Period back after more than two years. Now, if you have been more than two years without a period and you get one, or several come back, this is when you go to the doctor. It’s unlikely, although not impossible, to be a hormonal shift going on again, but in this case, we say, “Please don’t worry, but go and see your doctor as soon as you can.”

How old do you have to be to stop your period?

If you’re between 10 and 15 years old, you might still have irregular periods as your body adjusts to new hormones. That could look like: Most women stop having periods between 45 and 55 years old. Perimenopause, the years just before then, can include irregular periods with a side of hot flashes.

Is it normal to miss your period for a year?

For some women, they will miss three or four periods and then maybe get one back. And each time that you miss, the number of missed periods will get bigger and bigger until you suddenly realize, “Oh, I’ve not had a period for a year or more.” So as you can see, there’s all sorts of different combinations. And they’re all quite normal.