Zinc and heavy periods

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-05-2003
Zinc and heavy periods
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Thu, 11-13-2003 - 7:05pm
I started taking zinc about a year ago because I get sinus infections and colds a lot. With the extra zinc I hardly ever get sick, however it has affected my periods. I have never had regular periods and I used to be on the pill to keep things regular. I lost my health coverage nearly 2 years ago though so I had to stop taking it. It was scant and when I did have it it was either short and light or long and heavy. Now, since starting the zinc it has stopped. I stop the zinc for 5 days a month and I always end up bleeding heavily within two days of stopping. It's REALLY heavy though and it makes it hard to live life as normal. I take Ibuprofin to help with the minor cramping and that slows the flow a little bit. I am wondering if anyone has any ideas about why this is happening. Just a little extra information about me: I'm young (early 20's) but I am overweight. I do eat well though and I have lost 25 lbs in the last 4 months. I hope someone can provide me with some insite. I'm worried about my reproductive health.
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-14-2003
Fri, 11-14-2003 - 10:38am

First of all, Congrats on the 25 pounds!

 


 


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