Is it normal to be asked if you're still having periods at 38/39?

[Anonymous]

Asked this at my last 2 appointments.

I didn't realize it was unusual to be having periods at 38 or 39.

[Anonymous]

That sounds odd. What kinds of appointments were these?

[Anonymous]

I don't think it's unusual to have them, but it might be the time when the outliers start not having them. SO they ask.

[Anonymous]

I was still having babies at that age. I wasn't asked that question until I was in my 50s.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That sounds odd. What kinds of appointments were these?

Hematology and neurology.

[Anonymous]

It is abnormal to not have them so it is a good question to ask.

[Anonymous]

I think a lot of women schedule their birth control so that their periods stop. So, while perimenopause at that age is rare, not having a period at that age isn't.

And for hemotology, in particular, the period can absolutely impact things like red blood counts.

[Anonymous]

I'm 48 and have been asked twice this year.

The first time I was like "huh, I guess i look my age.".
It was a bit sobering.

lol

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 48 and have been asked twice this year.

The first time I was like "huh, I guess i look my age.".
It was a bit sobering.

lol

At 48 I wouldn't think that question abnormal at all and has nothing to do with looks. They can see your age right in your chart anyway. Op is 10 years younger so a bit different. Though asking at hematology makes sense. Neurology I'm not sure

[Anonymous]

Most women are still having periods at 38-39 but some are not. If you’re seeing specialists in neurology and hematology there’s obviously something going on. The question is medically relevant to diagnosis. You probably wouldn’t be asked that if you went to see a GP for, say, strep throat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most women are still having periods at 38-39 but some are not. If you’re seeing specialists in neurology and hematology there’s obviously something going on. The question is medically relevant to diagnosis. You probably wouldn’t be asked that if you went to see a GP for, say, strep throat.

Correct. Anemia in women is often linked to heavy periods, so for hematology is very relevant. Neurology I don't see the link.

[Anonymous]

I’m a pre-op nurse. We are required by a clear policy to ask every female between the ages of 7 and 65. (Or their parent if applicable).

Not saying this is the case with OP, however, I’m rather tired of females at the wide margins (or their parent) demonstrating clear offense at the question. Cmon people, think. You’re about to have surgery. With anesthesia. Why do you suppose I am asking you this question even though you are 8, or 56?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most women are still having periods at 38-39 but some are not. If you’re seeing specialists in neurology and hematology there’s obviously something going on. The question is medically relevant to diagnosis. You probably wouldn’t be asked that if you went to see a GP for, say, strep throat.

Correct. Anemia in women is often linked to heavy periods, so for hematology is very relevant. Neurology I don't see the link.

Migraines. Radiology diagnostics. Estrogen fluctuations related to tremors. And more!

[Anonymous]

I'm almost 50 and had to get a pregnancy test before a procedure recently. I'm like are you serious?

[Anonymous]

I’m 41 and have never been asked. I asked about peri-m a year or so ago and doc seemed taken aback.