I am just having my first irregular period (I think) I'm 52 and I was a bit worried as It has now gone on for 9 days and shows no signs of stopping at the moment, its lighter than normal but is going on longer, is this normal as my periods are normaly on time and always follows the same pattern ie. 3 days heavy 3 days light then by the 7th day stopped.
I just want reasurance really.

Well I guess nobody knows as no one has replied, its still going on and has been heavy at times and that happened while I was away on business and didn't expect it and didn't have enough protection with me I can't believe I've had a period for 2 weeks, if this carries on I'm going to see the doctor next week. who would be a woman?

Hello, I Hope that your doctor appointment cleared your doubts about Irregular Periods. I wanted to right something for those that are going through the same issues like you.

First of all, Irregular periods it is usually connected to menopausal symptoms, and the age of 52 is an average age for these symptoms to come.

The following is a quotation I found interesting:

Several factors can cause irregular periods, but for women approaching menopause, the most likely cause is fluctuating hormonal levels experienced typically between the ages of 45 and 55. A woman´s menstrual cycle cannot be separated from her hormones, because her hormones, particularly estrogen and progesterone, drive the process. When hormone production begins to taper off, periods often become irregular.

I suggest to type "irregular periods symptom" on google or on bing.com which is another good searcher.

Again I hope your doctor appointment end up well.

Good luck,
Ellen.

Thanks Ellen,
I didn't see a doctor in the end as my period stopped not long after my last post, but I should have had my next period by now and I havn't so I guess I'm not going to have one this month, who knows? still I don't mind having a 2 week period every 2 months!! its just a pain that its become so unpredictable still thats life.
Thanks again for your help.
Trixie.