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    Jan 8, 2008, 03:46 PM
    Women's Menopause
    Can menopause begin at 44 and can you all of a sudden stop having your periods.
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    Jan 8, 2008, 04:05 PM
    All women are different in the way menopause affects them aqnd when it begins.
    I started menopause when I was 36, by 40 I was done. Other friends of mine over 50 are still going strong and haven't begun menopause yet.

    When you say, 'can you all of a sudden stop having your periods", when menopause starts, your periods can become very erratic, -- the 28 day rule goes out the window, they can come very frequently (weekly/fortnightly) or not come for a few weeks/months.

    How long ago was the last period.

    What are, if any other symptom are you experiencing.

    Could you be pregnant?

    If you are not sure I would suggest talking to your doctor.
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    Jan 8, 2008, 04:27 PM
    The average age of menopause in the US is 51. Note I said average, it can come earlier for some women and later for others.

    Typically we say that if a woman does not have a period in one year she is in menopause.

    How long has it been since you have had a period? Is there a chance you are pregnant?
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    Jan 11, 2008, 05:50 AM
    Be sure to take plenty of folic acid & calcium my mother in law is going through this right now and she is a walking terrior. Her's suddlenly stopped after a triple bi-pass oddly enough she's 45.
    My own mom is a bit older and she has not experienced any signs yet of menopause
    Best of luck to you
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