Is Occasional Spotting an Indicator of Menopause? Posted: 06-05-06 14:37pm
My periods normally last 2 days and are
regular as clockwork, this month all I've
had is occassional spotting of old dark
blood. This has lasted for 9 days so far
starting just after my period was due. I
dont have any of the usual symptoms I get
while menstrating. Could this be the
beginning of the menopause?
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Menopause Answer A1039 Posted: 06-10-06 02:52am
No, it doesn't seem that you are
describing the beginning of menopause. The
beginning of menopause is considered to
occur after a period when you don’t
experience menstruation for more than a
year. Previous to this time, menstruations
become rare. It seems likely that this
spotting is caused by another reason;
perhaps an organic cause (tumor,
infection). I recommend you visit your
gynecologist to identify the cause of
spotting.
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