After so many months of nonstop bleeding, my period has stopped...

I started my period back in July..... and it continued nonstop up until the first week of Dec..... I"ve not had a period since about Dec. 6 th. I have a tumor that's engulfed my left ovary and it's about the size of a very large orange... prob a grapefruit now. It gives me constant pain, but sometimes I get real sharp pains that take my breath away. I'm scheduled for a hysterectomy on 2/27 due to menorrhagia & and the tumor. But my question is, why have I all of a sudden stopped bleeding.. not that I'm complaining about not bleeding, my blood count has been way down. I'm still in the same pain as if I was still on my period. .. am I weird or something??

Hi, Scaredinnc,

I had heavy bleeding for many months, and it stopped temporarily, right after I scheduled my hysterectomy. I think that maybe our uteruses know that their days are numbered, and stop misbehaving, briefly, just to make us think twice.

As I said, the bleeding started again after a few days, and continued up until the moment when my uterus was removed.

I'm sorry you're still having pain. No, I don't think you're weird. I think it's just one of those things. Good luck with your surgery, and I hope you will be able to enjoy the lack of bleeding for awhile before your surgery.

Best wishes,
Helen

You are not weird. Things like this happen. I started bleeding in Sept and continued until a week before the surgery 12/18.....but started again before my TVH. I think my uterus wanted to give me one last round. I kept telling it "to bring it on" it sure did!!!!!!! Mine was the result of aborting fibroids.
I am sorry that you are in so much pain. Good luck with your surgery and recovery. Rember to rest, rest, rest.

Hello again ScaredinNC,
You are definately not weird. I too have bleed for Months (almost a year straight,) I have recently stopped for 3 days,WOW! what a thrill that was for me, than started up again. I can't wait for my TAH ( February 23 I spoke with you about my insurance denying my Surgery) Sweetie, I am not a doctor so I don't know why your Bleeding has stopped, But Don't worry yourself sick over it. Just except it. Don't be scared either. I know it is easier said than done, I too am going threw the same thoughts and fears and worries as you ( and every other woman on this site) Worrying will only make our conditions worse than what they already are. All I can really tell you is Sister, you are not alone and I wish I could reach out right now and give you a big hug. LIke I said, You are in my thoughts and Prayers. After my TAH I will let you know what to expect. Please try to not be so scared, we are all hear for you.Good Luck to you!
JoJo