Secondary amenorrhea at age 31 Posted: 07-17-08 12:58pm
For the last 18 months my periods have
been more and more irregular. I mean that
every period has come later and later than
the one before. It started with being 2
weeks late and now I am currently 4 months
late with no signs of it coming any time
soon. I have been to my Gyno. and had the
fsh, lutenizing hormone level, tsh, t4,
prolactin levels all drawn and all looks
normal. Also have had 2 trans-pelvic
ultrasounds, again, which were normal with
no signs of PCOD or endometriosis. I am a
bit worried that I am in pre/peri
menopause. How is this possible at my age?
( Keep in mind that this started when I
was 29). I am normally healthy and have
given birth to 4 healthy babies. In 2000 I
had my youngest child and the nest day had
a tubal ligation. I know I am not
pregnant, so I am just wondering if this
is completely unheard of?? Anyone know?
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antigone
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Posted: 07-18-08 00:41am
Have you had a serum pregnancy test done?
It is not common but women can become
pregnant after a tubal ligation and it
results in an ectopic pregnancy. It is
rare but does happen and it may be worth
having a serum pregnancy test done to rule
it out as a possibility.
Tubal ligations can cause some very
irregular periods. I am not sure what the
reason is but I know it can occur. You may
be in perimenopause. This would be
considered premature but it does occur.
Has your gyn indicated that this may be
the cause of the irregular periods? Some
women go into perimenopause early. Again,
the cause may never be known. Talk to your
doctor about this.
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nvme2day2000
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Joined: 17 Jul 2008 Posts: 2
"Supporter" Posted: 07-18-08 09:11am
Supporter,
I have, in fact, had the serum PG test
several times and its always been
negative. I had the same concern myself,
but my Gyno is sure that I am not
pregnant. Right now my Dr is not sure of
the problem because all of my test results
are coming back normal. So I am at a loss,
myself.
