Anonymous
Post 05/20/2026 13:51     Subject: 54 & Doc Says Meno is a Long Way Off
Anonymous wrote:This is the OP. Interestingly my bones came back as very strong, no sign of osteoporosis, so that’s good. And, apparently, estrogen is neuroprotective, which is also good because my mother (age 83) has late on-set Alzheimers. I need to look up the data re cancers. I haven’t seem info on that.

I get tested every 4 months for FSH, estradiol, estrogen and estriol so I assume that she used those numbers to make her determination.


Why do you get testing every 4 months?

52. No symptoms. No period since Sept of last year but doctor says it's impossible for me to be in menopause and have zero symptoms. True? I never really had difficult periods or PMS or cramps.
Anonymous
Post 05/20/2026 13:38     Subject: 54 & Doc Says Meno is a Long Way Off
This is the OP. Interestingly my bones came back as very strong, no sign of osteoporosis, so that’s good. And, apparently, estrogen is neuroprotective, which is also good because my mother (age 83) has late on-set Alzheimers. I need to look up the data re cancers. I haven’t seem info on that.

I get tested every 4 months for FSH, estradiol, estrogen and estriol so I assume that she used those numbers to make her determination.
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 22:58     Subject: 54 & Doc Says Meno is a Long Way Off
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Isn't it healthier that it's taking longer?


Higher risk of breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancer. OTOH, later menopause is also associated with lower risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease and with greater longevity So, it's complicated.


Unfortunately I missed that memo - pp who was having periods until 57, and also have full on osteoporosis
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 22:26     Subject: 54 & Doc Says Meno is a Long Way Off
Anonymous wrote:The joys of having PCOS...will probably be me too.


Sorry! It's Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) now
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 20:58     Subject: 54 & Doc Says Meno is a Long Way Off
The joys of having PCOS...will probably be me too.
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 20:53     Subject: 54 & Doc Says Meno is a Long Way Off
Anonymous wrote:Ugh!!! She said this based on blood tests, lack of symptoms, etc. I just want to be done.


What are the blood tests telling her this? I ask because they fluctuate so much how can she guess that?
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 20:47     Subject: 54 & Doc Says Meno is a Long Way Off
I’m still not in menopause at 58. I was told the same thing at age 52 based on my AMH. It has been a horrible heavy nightmare the past ten years. My condolences to all the outliers.
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 20:41     Subject: 54 & Doc Says Meno is a Long Way Off
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Isn't it healthier that it's taking longer?


Higher risk of breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancer. OTOH, later menopause is also associated with lower risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease and with greater longevity So, it's complicated.


I thought early menopause was the one associated with breast cancer. The premenopausal hormones have a protective effect on the body.
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 20:28     Subject: 54 & Doc Says Meno is a Long Way Off
Anonymous wrote:Isn't it healthier that it's taking longer?


Higher risk of breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancer. OTOH, later menopause is also associated with lower risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease and with greater longevity So, it's complicated.
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 20:16     Subject: 54 & Doc Says Meno is a Long Way Off
55 and I think it’s finally setting in
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 19:22     Subject: 54 & Doc Says Meno is a Long Way Off
I’m 53, still having regular periods. My mom had an early menopause at 43. The rest of my aunts had hysterectomies in their thirties so I don’t have much historical context. I thought I’d be long done.
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 19:22     Subject: 54 & Doc Says Meno is a Long Way Off
Isn't it healthier that it's taking longer?
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 19:16     Subject: 54 & Doc Says Meno is a Long Way Off
My doc said the same when I was 53. 56 and my periods are still mostly regular and symptoms minimal other than sleep problems. Hoping it will just suddenly stop. A friend did experience this.
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 19:15     Subject: 54 & Doc Says Meno is a Long Way Off
I went until 57 - was very disappointed it took so long
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 18:26     Subject: 54 & Doc Says Meno is a Long Way Off
Ugh!!! She said this based on blood tests, lack of symptoms, etc. I just want to be done.