change in how long period last could I be starting menopause?

since I started my period at the age of 12 my period have other been 13 days , Now for the concluding 3 months they have last 5 to 7 days . could I be starting to go through menopause? Other women I enjoy talked to own said this is what happened to them next one day they have no more periods .
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How do I know if I hold lost my virginity?

Dpends on your age. Somewhere between 40 and 50.

I am 50 and have not have a period within a year. Thank God.

But, Menopause has be the pits!

Is it normal to skip one term if you are on ortho evra?

How old you are have more to do with menopause than a shift if your periods. Talk to a doctor, don't rely on womenanswers.orgs for personal form questions.

The skin on my thighs/quads, etc is loose due to not much elasticity and stretch results from growing tall so

No, it is everyday for your period days to alteration. You don't have to verbs about menopause for another 40 years or more. Some girls period even skip a month or two, or come irregularly. You should be happy that they are not 13 days anymore, to be exact horrible! You might even have individual 3 day period when you hit your 20's, this is completely normal! Look forward to that!