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What Causes Delay In Menstruation In A 51 Year Old Woman?

Posted on Wed, 17 Aug 2016

Question: I'm a 51 year old woman who had a normal monthly cycle until XXXXXXX 2015 I missed my period and again in july. last intercourse was in may and I had a normal period that month. Any clue? I had 2 negative home pregnancy tests. I have a history of infertility PCOS and one pregnancy at 44 years old. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As below

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
By any chance do you mean 2016 ?
Is there an error in typing?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (14 minutes later)

Yes 2016! My error ☹️
I was irregular since my teens and after gastric bypass 9 years ago my cycle has been normal.
I'm concerned about being normal in May and skipping XXXXXXX & July 2016?!
Any insight? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
As below

Detailed Answer:
With negative pregnancy tests, I would say it is more of perimenopause.
You can get this diagnosis confirmed by getting your hormonal levels checked ( FSH, LH, Serum estradiol ) which would show where you stand with regards to peri menopause, and also a pelvic ultrasound scan, which would show the state of your uterus and ovaries.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng