Irregular cyles????

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Registered: 10-04-2004
Irregular cyles????
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Thu, 10-14-2004 - 9:33am
Hi, have a question. I've been off BCP's for almost 6 mos now, and the first few months, I had no problems, I had very regular 28-29 day cycles. But the last 2 months have been much longer. Last month was about 40 days, and this month, I'm on day 37 and still no period, and no PMS symptoms. So I'm just wondering if anything could be causing this. I did lose a lot of weight about 3 months ago (20lbs in 2 mos), but my weights been very steady since. And I know I'm not pregnant.

Any thoughts?

thanks!

Nikki
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 10-14-2004 - 11:46am
Hi Nikki,

I'm not a doctor but I think, if your periods began lengthening at the time of your weight loss then the two may be related. If you aren't getting the proper nutrition I think that may have put you on the edge of Secondary Amenorrhea (loss of menstrual periods) which is common among dancers and anorexics who are trying to reduce their weight below what is physically safe for their body type. Another possibility is, as we age our bodies and hormones change so it might be that you are entering perimenopause. It would be a good idea to talk with your doctor about what's going on and get his or her advice. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

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Registered: 10-04-2004
Thu, 10-14-2004 - 12:42pm
I'm not sure it it would be from my weight loss or not. I'm not anorexic by any means, I'm 5'2" & 117lbs. So I think I'm at a very healthy weight, plus I take a multivitamin.

I don't think I'm under much stress right now either.

I have my annual pap next week, so I will definitely ask.

thanks!