Calendar as support
Cycle changes may occur around the menopausal transition, but they alone do not identify menopause or remove another cause. Contraception and some treatments may also change bleeding. Follow-up is used to tell the facts, not to make a diagnosis for yourself.
Choose little information
Enter dates, duration, a description of abundance and impact on your activities. An application is optional; a paper calendar may be sufficient. Check the confidentiality of a service before entering intimate data. Do not add a complicated score if you do not use it for a discussion.
- Report bleeding between the periods or after a report.
- Note a significant change in abundance or pain.
- Bring approximate dates if the exact dates are forgotten.
An example to adapt to your daily life
Your calendar contains incomplete dates. Don't try to reconstruct artificial precision: indicate approximate periods and changes of which you are sure. Also mention abundance and the consequences on activities. A doctor can explain what information to follow. If you prefer a paper book, it can be as useful as an application. The aim is to support consultation, not to turn the cycle into a personal performance chart.
When not to wait
Bleeding after an established menopause should be evaluated by a doctor. A very serious malaise or bleeding also requires rapid help. A beauty questionnaire cannot decide that these signs are simply related to age.
Useful questions for your next exchange
- What information will follow from now on?
- Does this bleeding require an examination?
- How does the contraceptive method influence follow-up?
This content is informative and does not replace a personalized medical opinion. A new, persistent or worrying symptom deserves a discussion with a health professional.
Sources and references
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