Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Missing Period. Experiencing Abdominal Pain And Breast Pain. Any Possibility Of Pregnancy?
Question: I am 49 years old and my period is 42 days late. I am experiencing a slight pain in my lower left abdomen and my breast are hurting. Am I just perimenopausal or is there a possibility I may be pregnant? Otherwise, generally I am in good health on no prescribed medications just a little overweight. This is the first time my period has been so late. Usually I am approximately 30 to 32 days apart and on time.
Hello
Age wise you are definitely peri-menopausal. But to achieve menopause, its takes upto a year. Initially it starts out as irregular cycles. If you are sexually active then the first step is to rule out pregnancy. Do a urine pregnancy test. If its negative then you can put hormone imbalance as the cause. If no menses after 2 months,then get a blood test done, for LH,FSH. That will indicate whether you are peri menopausal.
Age wise you are definitely peri-menopausal. But to achieve menopause, its takes upto a year. Initially it starts out as irregular cycles. If you are sexually active then the first step is to rule out pregnancy. Do a urine pregnancy test. If its negative then you can put hormone imbalance as the cause. If no menses after 2 months,then get a blood test done, for LH,FSH. That will indicate whether you are peri menopausal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
