For me, the periods became really unpredictable at first. One month it was lighter than usual, then the next it dragged on longer. I also had cycles that suddenly skipped, then came back again. It felt a bit confusing until I checked in with my gynae, Dr Chen Chern Yi, and realised it was part of perimenopause. Everyone’s pattern is different, but irregular timing and changes in flow seem pretty common. If things feel off or uncomfortable, getting it checked can help make sense of what’s happening.
I went through a really confusing time with my cycles recently, and it’s so tough when things start changing and you don't know what's normal. My periods became unpredictable and heavy, which was a bit of a shock at first. I found it so helpful to check with a professional, I'm with Dr Chen at Healthcare for Women, she’s very easy to talk to if you're looking for some advice.
I’m 48 and my periods have been all over the place – sometimes heavier, sometimes very light, with longer gaps or random spotting. It feels quite unpredictable and different from before. I do check in with my gynae doctor, Dr Ng from GynaeMD, which helps for peace of mind.
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