Im in menopause and I haven't had my period in 6 months but I'm starting to spot. Is this normal?

Hiya,

I know several women who will spot especially if they are taking HRT hormone replacement therapy and have not had a full hysterectomy. Here is a great resource for you to look over.

Be sure to read the very end of this.

Symptoms related to menopause are caused by changing or dropping hormone levels and usually end 1 or 2 years after menopause. Some women continue to have symptoms for 5 or more years afterward. Menopause symptoms include:

* Hot flashes.
* Sleep disturbances (insomnia).
* Emotional changes, such as mood swings or irritability.
* A change in sexual interest or response.
* Problems with concentration and memory that are linked to sleep loss and fluctuating hormones (not a permanent sign of aging).5
* Headaches.
* Rapid, irregular heartbeats (heart palpitations).
* Generalized itching.

Menopause caused by surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy can cause more severe symptoms than usual.6 Preexisting conditions such as depression, anxiety, sleep problems, or irritability can get worse during the perimenopausal transition.
Signs of postmenopause

Signs that you have reached menopause and are in postmenopause include:

* No menstrual periods (and no need for birth control measures).
* Drying and thinning of the skin, hair, and nails caused by lower collagen production.
* Vaginal and urinary tract changes, such as:
o Vaginal dryness, irritation, and itching.
o An increased risk of vaginal and urinary tract infections (UTIs).
o Pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia).

Other conditions can cause changes in the menstrual cycle or symptoms resembling perimenopause and postmenopause. Examples include pregnancy, a significant change in weight, depression, anxiety, disease, or uterine, thyroid, or pituitary problems.

normal believe me I've been through it. you are in the beginning stages of it. after 12 full months free from bleeding, then you have gone through menopause. you can be in this process for a few years. hold on there is light at the end of the tunnel.

This is very normal. I have many aunts and a mom that are going through the same thing.

Yes, it's normal. You're not in menopause yet - You're in perimenopause. The average transition period from perimenopause to menopause is about 5-6 years. You will be considered menopausal when you haven't had a period in a full year.