Hello- I Am A 43 Year Old Female Who Up

Posted on Sun, 2 Feb 2020

Question: Hello- I am a 43 year old female who up until recently experienced fairly regular (within a day or two) periods at 28 day intervals. For the past two cycles my period has changed to 24 days. What could be the cause?

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (59 minutes later)

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I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.

The reduction in cycle length is due to hormone variations. It could be because of the decreased estrogen secretion from ovary which usually occurs after the age of 40. . The hormone variation can also occur due to sudden changes in weight and stress ( physical or mental).

Any cycle length more than 21 days is normal. So you need not worry.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Ramadevi Wani (5 hours later)

Thanks so much for your timely reply. Do symptoms of pms such as bloating digestive problems... seem to increase during one’s forties. It seems as though symptoms of pms have become more exaggerated as age

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (16 hours later)

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Hi,
Welcome back.

Yes, in some women, the symptoms of PMS worsen in their early forties because of the hormone effect.
Healthy food, regular exercises, yoga, and sleep can all help reduce the intensity of symptoms.

If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Ramadevi Wani (32 hours later)

I last question while on my period and shortly after I notice a flare of my irritable bowel syndrome symptoms at times it’s difficult to know if it’s my intestines acting up or It’s menstral cramps is it common to confuse the two can they feel similar

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (3 hours later)

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Hi,
It is well known that due to hormonal changes the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are exaggerated around mensus. You probably are experiencing the same. Along with it menstrual cramps may also be occurring.

High fiber diet, regular exercise and yoga can help alleviate the symptoms.

If you have further concerns I will be happy to answer.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj