Age 42, Missed/irregular Periods, Neg Preg Test

I, too, have an 18-month-old. I stopped breastfeeding six months ago. I haven't had my period since I became pregnant (over two years). I went to see my GYN today and she told me it could be periomenopause. I am shocked by this, I'm only 36! I'm getting blood tests to check thyroid, hormone levels, etc. My advice to you is: go see your GYN/OB for peace of mind.

I had my first child at 39 (after a miscarrage) and tried to get pregnant 18 months later. It took 13 months to get pregnant and I had my second child at 42. Apparently I started periomenopause about age 40 which is why I had a difficult time getting pregnant. I finally stopped my periods at 51. During that 10 years my periods were very irregular. Your doctor can do a test of your FSH levels. If they are high your body is working overtime to be fertile. You may get lucky like I did with my second. Go see your doctor and good luck!

Hi, D M,

I, like you, have a thyroid issue, but mine is hypothyroidism. I also had miscarriages and bore children fairly late in life. My first was born when I was 40 1/2; my second was born six weeks before my forty-second birthday. It sounds as though you are experiencing the symptoms of perimenopause, but just based on the information you've provided, I can't say for sure. You need to see a specialist, probably a reproductive endocrinologist, who will measure your TSH, T3, T4, FSH and E2 levels, among other things, and review your medical history. I recommend consulting with Reproductive Partners or Pacific Fertility Center (Dr. Sahakian).

Good luck!
L. E

I hate to tell you this but you could be having menopause. My family gets it early (think 39 to 42 age range). I would talk to a doctor and see if fertility is an issue.

This seems to be a question for your doctor......

why dont you ask your dr not a bunch of weman do you have to know right away you will know in time prhaps you started change of life ha ha just eat well and hope for the beswwt love A. no. hills

I believe it's your age. A woman's fertility rates drop significantly after 40. Each month that passes after that, it's a 5% decrease so at 42, your fertility rates are MUCH less than when you had your baby 18 months ago. I would seek a fertility specialist. Good luck.

go get a blood test and find out for sure. if you're not preggers then you can focus on the other issue at hand

Did you breastfeed at all? If so, how long ago did you stop? You could still have elevated levels of prolactin, a hormone that triggers the secretion of milk and suppresses your period.

It could be that you are pregnant, or that your thyroid is causing it.

Hate to say this, but it's also possible that you are in the early stages of menopause.

I'd recommend talking to your OB and explaining what's been going on. They have probably seen a lot of similar situations and could better diagnose what's going on. They can also give you a definite answer as to whether or not you're pregnant.

Good luck!
K.
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Hmmm I am much older and my "baby" is 20 years old I do have Graves Desease tho (over active thyroid) I do know your thyroid affects every part of your body one of the symptoms is missed or early cease of periods ! Mine stopped before I was diagnosed I couldnt take the meds because they messed up my liver ! So I hope you are pregnant !!! Good luck and be safe :)