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Is Missed Period A Sign Of Perimenopause?

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Posted on Wed, 25 Feb 2015
Question: I've always been regular with my menstral cycles, I'm 41 feel great active and all of a sudden no period since thanksgiving 2014. I'm married sexually active my symptoms are similar to getting ready to start but I don't. I took two home pregnancy tests two weeks ago both were negative. Is this pre menopause? I have no hot flashes, I'm not dry or experiencing pain during sex... Can you offer insight?
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, It is due to peri menopause.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us about it.

I can understand your concern here.

Yes, missed period can be due to peri menopausal stage(it occurs before menopause).

It is a stage prior to menopause in which you start irregular menstrual cycle(sometimes heavy menses or sometimes no menses).

It last for 3-4 years, start taking calcium in your diet.

Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more.

Good luck
Regards
Dr.Richa
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Is Missed Period A Sign Of Perimenopause?

Brief Answer: Yes, It is due to peri menopause. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing to us about it. I can understand your concern here. Yes, missed period can be due to peri menopausal stage(it occurs before menopause). It is a stage prior to menopause in which you start irregular menstrual cycle(sometimes heavy menses or sometimes no menses). It last for 3-4 years, start taking calcium in your diet. Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more. Good luck Regards Dr.Richa