... m not of the age to start menopause, but my mother had a lot of the same symptoms you have now before she fully started menopause. My mother had terrible uterine fibroids and she would bleed constantly. It would stop for a few days and then start up again. ... (3 replies)

... induced menopause at 45. My breast cancer was when I was 38, but the chemo made my periods sputter here and there until they stopped cold in 2003. Now, 5. ... (7 replies)

... s there to make the lining remain when pregnancy occurs. So this person thinks maybe Progesterone is the culprit. I kind of sank in my seat because I never had fibroids before and here I am 5. ... (7 replies)

... Thank you --- I see that I am not alone with a post-menopausal fibroid! I've read that you don't have to have them removed if they aren't causing symptoms that are too unpleasant so you should be ok unless you start having them. Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone! (7 replies)

... fibroid. I was surprised, because at that time I had been about 6 months without a period. Now, I have been 2 years without one. I thought that we wouldn't have fibroids or cysts after menopause, but I read recently that the hormonal imbalance after menopause can CAUSE cysts and fibroids. ... (7 replies)

... scharge so she just thought it best to get everything out and biopsy it. I know that she thought the ovary looked "very benign" when she removed it, she told me after I woke up from the surgery. ... (7 replies)

... You may therefore want to use progesterone cream only under the guidance of a medical professional to be sure you are using it properly. If you are going off it after using it, I believe you need to wean yourself off of it rather than stopping cold turkey. ... (7 replies)

... I imagine it all has to do with hormones. Were you put on synthetic hormones when you went into menopause by any chance ? ... (7 replies)

... mine did after menopause. I was advised to have a hysterectomy but opted out. I had 3 fibroids. ... (2 replies)

... Hi Diane, Great to hear that your doctor is on top of everything and that the cyst was removed. Thanks so much for the tip about salty and spicey foods .. really stupid but I never even thought about my diet as it related to my moods during hormonal change (well DUH). Take care. Estria (7 replies)

... It's a personal decision, I would like to wait it out and hope they disappear or shrink after I'm done with my periods. Hope this helped. ... (4 replies)

... I had premature ovarian failure at age 33 and have had no periods for 15 years. For all that time i have been on HRT called climesse.I have started bleeding every day for the past month with no previous bleeding. I have been to the doc and he is arranging an urgent appointment with a gynaecologist. The thing is I had CIN 11 cervical dysplasia treated at age 20 then had normal... (1 replies)

... She is 52 years old, and hasn't had periods for over 2 years. Just yesterday, she started having one again. Last year during an ultrasound, the dr found three fibroids in her uterus, one large, two small. The dr said that there was no need to operate. ... (84 replies)

... th. Or it can be a gradual build up just when you think your menses will end and you start gushing for days. Flooding commonly accompanies the woman with uterine fibroids as she transits into menopause. ... (13 replies)

... just putting this out there. Normally, I start my period about 48 hours after the last active pill in a pack. This month, I did not start until 4 days after. ... (0 replies)

... I do have a rather large fibroid which is located in the wall of the uterus and the doctors has told me they won't remove. They have been telling me that any fibroids will shrink after menopause. A hysterectomy is too much surgery. They have suggested an ablation. ... (4 replies)

... menopause after all. ... (1 replies)

... inish a meal. Then, in about an hour, my stomach starts to hurt and the feeling of bugs crawling on my skin begins too. I always thought that I would feel better after a few years with no period, but that has not been the case. I guess while estrogen levels are still dropping, some of us continue to suffer. ... (22 replies)

... :wave: Hi, Is nice to hear you're trying to stay positive Godzpeach! I try to do that too. I've found laughing at myself and this change of life, eases the mental & emotional stress of it all quite a bit. And sharing on here does the same, for myself anyway. Releasing what's going on with me helps so I don't lay it all out on someone I love. Plus trying to help others going... (11 replies)

... I struggled with fibroids for over 12 years. First time I had them removed with a surgery procedure called myomectomy. ... (3 replies)