“Ask Brian” Hangout w/Coach Brian XXIII
What You’ll Learn:
- Menopause and weight gain, is there a connection?
- GM Check in – gather coaching tips on the application of GM (it’s easy)
- GM Work In – a fun, anyone can do fitness session
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I haven’t had a period in 2 1/2 years and I just started one. The only thing I have changed is the visualizations in the morning and evening, could this trigger a period?
I am not sure of the correlation to be honest Janet but it does seem like a coincidence doesn’t it?
Visualisations reduce stress so maybe with a reduction in that your body is returning to a more normal state, with a regular period being one of those.
I hope you are feeling well and continue on your journey.
Let me know if you need anything from me.
Hi Janet,
Were you in menopause? If so, then if you started bleeding again after 2 1/2 years you should see your OB/GYN or primary care doctor for a workup. This is extremely important. Hope this helps.
Hi Janet,
In my previous reply, I forgot to mention that I am a physician. Even the smallest amount of blood from the vagina after menopause should be worked up to rule out anything worrisome.
If you are not in menopause, 2 1/2 years without a period is a long time ( I am assuming this time period doesn’t include pregnancies) and the cause should be investigated further if you haven’t done so already.
Thank you very much for your professional input here Laura, I appreciate it.
I have reached out to Janet privately (no reply as yet) but hoping she takes head of your suggestion.
Thank you for helping.
Brian
No problem, Brian. Glad I could help. Thanks for following up with Janet and reaching out to her privately. I have been listening to you and Jon Gabriel for about a year now (love the program! you do a great job) and this is the first time I’ve ever mentioned that I am a physician or given any medical advice to audience. Since your talk was about menopause and Janet mentioned she was having vaginal bleeding, I felt I should recommend that she follow-up with her physician. As a healer, I was compelled to reach out.
All the best,
Laura
Thank you for your help Laura. I am menopausal but I have heard since my post that a postmenopausal period is somewhat common. It wasn’t heavy very normal but I will go ahead and follow up with my doctor. Thank you again.
Hi Janet,
Glad that I could be of help. I cannot stress enough to follow-up with your doctor as soon as possible for only he/she can tell you if your vaginal bleeding is truly nothing to worry about. There can be several reasons for postmenopausal bleeding many of which are benign and some not (such as endometrial cancer). Also, remember that your vaginal bleeding may not necessarily be originating from the from your uterus. It could be coming from your cervix, for example. Since I am not your physician, do not know your full medical history and have not examined you, it is hard for me to give you a definitive answer. Here are the guidelines that I use for when to work up postmenopausal bleeding here in the US:
A women is considered in menopause when she experiences no vaginal bleeding at all (not even a small spot of blood) for a full 12 months. Any vaginal bleeding after this 12 month period is called postmenopausal bleeding and is considered abnormal and should be evaluated. Here is the caveat. It is true that irregular bleeding is common after hormone replace therapy (HRT) is initiated and improves after 6-12 months for most postmenopausal women. If HRT was started less than 12 months earlier, then a physician may decide to observe for 1 year before evaluating further. This could be what your friends are talking about. However, postmenopausal women on HRT for greater than 12 months who have vaginal bleeding should be evaluated. All postmenopausal women NOT on HRT who have vaginal bleeding should be evaluated.
I wish you all the best,
Laura
hi coach, you are on to something for the menopause. no matter how healthy my dietary intake has been over the last few years the body fat will not release. So I had my c reative protein tested and oh my goodness through the roof. They want the results to be -1 mine are as high as 56. Prior to the results coming in for that I have described myself like as the good year blimp or like a blown up snowman where I just want someone to pop me to release all of the swelling I feel. It’s good to know but man oh man it’s discouraging but I’m working on it. Thank you.
Yes it would be good Kathleen to get that c-reactive figure under control.
Now at least you may have an indication to work towards with GM, weight loss is great however for you getting this c-reactive protein under control will be a major influence on you enjoying success.
Let me know if you need my help.
All the best,