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[anotheranon]

Not a fantastic day, physically, though I have less cause than others to complain, but please bear with me.

I've been paying attention to my body more lately with the Depo withdrawal, partly out of curiosity, partly out of the desire not to stain my clothes when my period returns. Right now I'm a bit crampy, a bit blue, with some breast tenderness and "different" discharge, so I think I might be about to start. But then, the same symptoms (sans breast tenderness) in late October and nothing happened; in addition it's been almost 10 years since I last menstruated - do I really know what I'm looking for anymore?

I just wish it would hurry up and start so I can schedule it and stop carrying supplies all the time!

Otherwise, went out and voted in the local elections on the way home from work and am off for off-day fencing at 7 (coach out of town for Thurs. practice, so going to the Big Competitive Club for electric bouting tonight).

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[hadesgirl.livejournal.com]

My own periods have gotten quite irregular in the last year and a half. I had one in September and I just started one yesterday. But in October I had the breast tenderness, crankiness, depression, and yes, the same different discharge, as well as some rather uncomfortable bloating. I think you're looking at the right symptoms - maybe your body is still finding its balance, not quite ready for the real thing yet. Did the doctor say anything about how long it would take? I honestly can't remember how long it took me to return to normal after my surgery, to tell the truth, I didn't really pay attention, I just let it happen. You may just want to mention it to your doc so she is aware of your concerns.

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

Talked to the doc about this at length before and after the surgery. He said it could be anywhere from 2 weeks to a year (!) before I started to get regular again :(

Sounds like you might be starting menopause - lucky :)

[hadesgirl.livejournal.com]

Wow - up to a year! I didn't think it would take that long, but I guess it makes sense, after not having periods for 10 years.

As for menopause, I tend to think so, although my doc ran tests awhile ago to see, and she said not yet. But I don't have any other explanation for the irregularity, so yeah, I hope it's coming!

I'm ready, believe me.

[jlsjlsjls.livejournal.com]

Definitely sounds as if your body is running a few dress rehearsals; at least you're getting to relearn the signs before you go into full production, so you won't be taken by surprise.

Of course, if you REALLY want to get things started, all you need to do is be sure to wear expensive, perma-stainable, light-coloured trousers and your very favourite underwear whenever your hormones start warning you. ***grin***