I didn't get my period for 6 months. 4 days ago i got it back but it's very different than it used to be. now it's very painful and it's a lot, and a lot of blood clots. is this something to worry about?

Near the age where menopause may take place, the ovaries become stimulated to ovulate with increased pituitary hormones, which produced higher estrogen levels. This thickens the lining of the uterus, and breakthrough bleeding occurs, occasionally heavy. Ask your GYN physician about oral bcp's, which stop ovarian activity, and allow a better passage through menopausal symptoms.