Late onset menopause

Hi Rainbow, I still hadn't hit the menopause at your age, intermittent periods if I remember rightly till they tailed off completely. Mid 60s now. I can't recall when the menopause proper actually kicked in for me. I think I got the symptoms a couple of years after that age and still have some of them.

Try not to worry, I'm sure it'll happen for you, then maybe you'll wish it hadn't Not meaning to imply your menopause will be worse if it starts later, I don't think there's any evidence to that effect.

I was 45 and actually felt a bit cheated as it was early lol?

Hi Rainbow,
I'm 60 & have just hit the menopause with a vengeance, so it may yet come to you! Am now on HRT patches (tablets didn't work & made my symptoms worse), & learning to manage it.

Oh god, I'm 57 & haven't had it. I thought I'd got away with it. Didn't realise you could get it late!!!!!! My periods stopped 3 years ago & I had awful problems before that, almost constant heavy bleeding resulting in anaemia and having to have an endometrial ablation, but nothing much else. I was born with mood swings, so as my Son said, how will they know the difference if the menopause was to hit?

I was well into my 50's and when the menopause finally struck I hardly noticed it ... no nasty symptoms or after-effects, so cheer up!

65 and never had any symptoms of menopause.

I was still having periods until I was 58 now 65 no longer have any symptoms but did have night sweats and poor sleep .

I had periods until 58. Then got hot in bed, luckily no sweating. All ok except for poor sleeping. Anyone - does your sleep pattern ever go back to normal? X

Sorry, I'm 67 now. Will I ever sleep normally again? Sigh

Wow sheila 2626 lucky you! I’m into my eighth year of hot flushes and disturbed sleep. My GP said the flushes WILL stop eventually, but he just can’t say when. ?

My periods stopped abruptly when I was 48. Apart from some slightly hot flushes and a couple of mood swings I wasn't aware of anything else. Incidentally my mother insisted she still suffered when she was in her late 80s. ???.

I’m 53 and periods stopped a year ago - I thought that meant I’d got away symptom free. Do you mean that I might still get flushes etc? Even though the periods stopped a year ago?

I was 58 when my periods finally stopped. Then the hot flushes started together with poor sleep. Now on HRT patches and I feel like I’ve got my life back.

Mine stopped early 50s. Had some bleeding later but no problems at all, thank goodness. Missi you are probably through it and out the other side.

I had my last period at 58. I went for a checkup because I was worried. The gynaecologist said I was still ovulating at 55! She laughed when I was horrified and laid “ If the average age is 51, it means some people have it earlier and some later. You’re just one of the later ones!)

PS I still get hot flushes at 75, though not so badly as before

I had my last period at 61. Now 64 and hot flushes now and again, same with night sweats, and probably mood swings, but I’ve always been moody (hmmm). Not ventured into HRT territory but wondering if I’d be better for it...vaginal dryness though (taken care of with KY jelly when necessary). And recently I’ve noticed the fat beneath my skin is disappearing making me look v v wrinkly and saggy! Anyone found HRT to cure that?

I have been to the DRs twice to ask her a advise as to whether hrt would be a help regarding sleepless night s osteoporosis I am not overweight and have no medical problems but both times she has stopped me and stated I am too old.I would be grateful for other GNers experience in these matters

Started HRT at around 46, still taking it aged 72! I've had a couple of breaks but decided my quality of life outweighed any risks. I'd be happy to take it for the rest of my life if it means feeling well and happy.

61 in my case. Thought I’d managed it at 56 when I went for a year without before they returned regularly ( ended up having all kinds of tests, samples taken and scans to exclude any nasty diagnosis) and rolled with them for another 4 years until they became more intermittent and then stopped quite quickly and pleased to say had very few discomforts - satisfactory pay back for years of heavy bleeds that had nothing to do with menopause.

Was prescribed a topical oestrogen suppository for vaginal dryness and it’s wonderful

Watch out for signs which may indicate the menopause without your realising that its started. I had panic attacks out of the blue and I am a very confident person. These freaked me out for three years until my periods suddenly became very heavy and it finally twigged what was happening to me. I also had hot flushes but without any redness or sweating for a time.
Then the night sweats started which HRT sorted out. Off it now but after 10 years I still get these occasionally. Good luck and don't be afraid to ask for help.

Gosh, lots of different experiences here! I think having periods is preferable to a bad menopause, so I shall just be grateful!

I am 70+ and never experienced menopause as others have explained, however sometimes I can perspire without having done anything can this be a very late sign of menopause!