Lara Briden's Forum

The subject of age of first period to menopause came up during my smear with a nurse. She said in her years of experience but no actual research, just interesting..... If a girl had their first period at a young age then unfortunately she may experience menopause later than usual. If a girl had thei...

Hi Lara,
No, at this stage no mention of adenomyosis (I thought that was related to heavy periods) and ultrasound only showed a 15mm corpus luteum cyst which I understand is normal for start of period.

At 46 I have been through the stage of heavy /flooding periods and now they are much lighter. I have had constant migraines and they are now at a manageable level. I get overheated at times but the new one for me is quick sharp unbearable back pain and cramping that lasts a few hours on the first da...