This post is meant to share what I have learned about menopause based on my own experience. It is in no way intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new healthcare regimen. Never disregard medical advice or delay seeking help because of something you read on this website.
This past week has been a frustrating one.
I was right at twelve months since my last monthly period. The big milestone. That moment when you can consider yourself done with menstruation and officially menopausal.
This was something I was not unhappy about. I had been counting down the months and was more than ready to put that chapter of my life in the rearview mirror.
Twelve months and a few days. And that's when my body said "On second thought..." And I had a full blown, very normal, completely out of the blue period!
What in the name of hot flashes and mood swings is going on here??
I suppose it shouldn't have come as a complete surprise. I have friends that had their cycle show back up after 11+ months. Just the week before I was having some intense cravings for sweets and feeling a little weepy. I even thought to myself, "If I didn't know any better, I would think I was having PMS." Apparently I didn't know any better - and I was having PMS.
So... I've double-checked with my doctor just to be sure everything is as it should be. And now I have to start the count for 12 months all over again.
The menopause journey... it can be quite frustrating!
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