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Your period in midlife can feelβ¦unpredictable. One month it shows up early. The nextβpoof!βitβs gone. Then it comes back with flash-flood energy. Yep, welcome to perimenopause.
Most perimenopausal period changes are completely normal. As estrogen and progesterone fluctuate, your cycle can get shorter, longer, heavier, lighter, spottierβor all of the above.
But not everything should be brushed off, since certain changes may be linked to conditions like fibroids, thyroid issues, or endometriosis. Itβs worth checking in with a clinician if you have:
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Bleeding that lasts more than 7 days
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Soaking through a pad or tampon every hour
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Very large clots (larger than a quarter)
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Severe pelvic pain
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Bleeding after menopause
This list isnβt exhaustive, so if something feels off, trust your gut and check in with a Midi clinician. Our specialists are trained in womenβs midlife health and can guide testing, treatment, and next steps. |
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βI wasn't ready for a post-hysterectomy menopause.β
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When I had a hysterectomy, my physician was great at preparing me for the actual surgery and post-procedure pain managementβbut I wasnβt ready to be thrown into menopause.
Within a couple days of surgery, I began to have brain fog. My energy level plummeted tooβand the mood swings! Everything felt exaggerated. I wasnβt myself.
My Midi clinician was able to connect the dots and guide me to treatment. The brain fogβs gone and Iβm no longer on an emotional roller coaster. In just a short period of time, Midi changed my life.
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