Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I am 42 years and have had a period for 31 days straight. is this what happens when you start menopause? or should i see a doctor?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
See a GYN MD: Extended bleeding of 31 days is NOT menopause but a medical problem that needs to be addressed and remedied by a GYN MD soon to avoid anemia.
Answered 6/27/2015
2.6k views
Your demographics?: Your name and demographics suggest you are male... However, if you are asking on behalf of someone who is female and is between 40 and 50, this could be the start of menopause. But it is not normal. She should have a pregnancy test and see a physician. This will not likely go away on its own, and it could be serious.
Answered 6/27/2015
2.6k views
Prolonged period: It could be some dysfunctional uterine bleeding BUT we have to make sure we are not missing anything here. I recommend you to see your gynecologist and definitely get a pregnancy test , pap-smear, pelvic exam and some blood work like thyroid function tests etc and hormonal levels and also ultrasound.
Answered 6/27/2015
2.6k views
See a doctor: This is not a sign of menopause and should be checked out. Periods become less regular as menopause approaches, but this is not normal.
Answered 6/28/2015
2.6k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I haven't had a period in almost a year I thought maybe when I got my fibroids removed that it would regulate my periods but it didn't even before doing I was having hot flashes I thought that I was going to pre-menopause but the doctor said I wasn't plea
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a family history of early menopause and osteoporosis. My doctor told me to get a bone scan after I'd gone a year without a period. One week before my 1 year anniversary date, I got my period. Do I get the scan? Or should I wait another year?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I'm 51, menopausal (no period), and intercourse has become painful. Lubrication doesn't help. I've been examined by my doc. What to do?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My period is 8 days late. Home test this a.m. says negative. I've had lower left pelvic pain for the last 4 days straight. Should I consult my doctor?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
I have been bleeding for 59 days straight, for the past 2 years ive had abnormally long periods and i dont know what is causing this, i havent gone to a doctor about it because i dont know if i really need to. what might be causing this?
I've had my period for 17 days now straight, it started out kind of like spotting then it got heavy now it's back to being light. Any ideas why? Should I go see a doctor?
46 yrs. Starting having period every 2 weeks off and on for last year. Doc did pap smear, thyroid chk & ultrasound. All normal. Am I in pre-menopause?
Period last sometimes two years straight, allergic to birth control, doctors tell me there's nothing wrong with my uterus, i am anemic, what do i do?
My 11yr old has had her period for 16 days straight. Its very light and has been very light the whole time. She just started her period a few months ago. Is this normal? Her doctor said its periods to fluctuate when they are in this first year?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
