Unusual Bleeding in the Perimenopause
Question
I am 51 years old. Normal menstrual cycle. Hormone levels normal limits. 2 periods ago I bled for 3 weeks. Next period approximately one week late. Normal bleed. Then 10 days later, heavy period with clots, changing hourly, leaking. Could I have cancer? Otherwise healthy.
Answer
Last Updated: July 7, 2013
While unusual bleeding patterns are common amongst perimenopausal women, it is always wise to consult your physician when you experience unusual bleeding. A physician with an expertise in understanding the woman’s cycle is invaluable for such questions. Our website includes a directory of such physicians in California.
Answered By:
Sheila St. John
Sheila St. John is the Executive Director of the California Association of Natural Family Planning, coordinating the non-profit’s education and advocacy efforts throughout the state. Initially attracted to NFP as a healthy, effective method for planning families, drug, device and surgery free, her passion for NFP has grown over the last 42 years as she has journeyed with the over 900 couples she has personally instructed in its use, and been privileged to witness its role in overcoming infertility, women’s health, and the transformation that occurs in lives of men, women, and families, when we embrace God’s design for love and life.
