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What Could Cause Heavy Periods With Clots Followed By A Missed Period, Especially With Negative Pregnancy Tests?
Question: I'm 47 years old and have had regular periods all my life for month now they have been super heavy with clots up until this week I was supposed to start the 11th and nothing?? I don't feel pregnant and have took home pregnancy test and they say negative. What is going on?
Brief Answer:
Perimenopausal hormonal imbalance
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The usual age for women to attain is about 45 to 50 years of age. I suspect you are going through the phase of perimenopause which can last few months with disturbed periods, either they could be heavy or light, associated with clots. They can be irregular, short or too long. Sometimes there may be missed periods.
There may be a few other systemic symptoms like fatigue, giddiness, irritability, cold intolerance or hot flushes etc. Need not worry, the condition is transient and usually end with ending of the menstrual cycles and leaves one completely normal.
Hope, I answered your query. Wish you good health.
Regards
Perimenopausal hormonal imbalance
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The usual age for women to attain is about 45 to 50 years of age. I suspect you are going through the phase of perimenopause which can last few months with disturbed periods, either they could be heavy or light, associated with clots. They can be irregular, short or too long. Sometimes there may be missed periods.
There may be a few other systemic symptoms like fatigue, giddiness, irritability, cold intolerance or hot flushes etc. Need not worry, the condition is transient and usually end with ending of the menstrual cycles and leaves one completely normal.
Hope, I answered your query. Wish you good health.
Regards
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