Laveila wrote:
I have been through a lot of stress since October, as some may know. I had suffered late period several times in the last 4-5 months (twice or 3 times, but usually up to a week only). Now I am almost 3 weeks late, been in pain for week and half. My gums are sore, like very sore, my skin is getting really bad and I really am scared of mirrors and my sex drive went out of the window, mainly because orgasm or any internal stimulation can cause painful menstruation cramps. Which can go on for few hours.
I am not pregnant, did not have sex for 9 months, so no, no chance there. So I assume this is stress. I did not loose or gain any weight (or within +-2kg, so nothing really drastic). I am doing the same amount of exercise, just added one hour of flamenco recently, but skipping one running a week, so its about the same as usual. So I guess stress is the factor here, or the main one.
Now the question. I am considering asking my gynecologist to give me something to start the period. I know, it can start tomorrow, 3 days, a week but also a month! I know that if my body is feeling too stress, it can hold it for long time, the longest was almost 4 months when I was about 19. And e.g. another months in pain, gum problems and skin problems and zero sex drive is not something I am willing to go through.
But I generally dont react too well to hormones, so I am not sure if I should risk it. Wondering what would be worse... Sudden hormonal injection to cause the period, or my hormones going crazy for long time with no effect what so ever?
What do you think, ladies?
I suffer from a hormone imbalance and have taken hormones in the past to try and fix it.
I had to wait at untill over six months of no periods before my doctor was willing to give me hormones, and these where in the form of a tablet known as Norethisterone. I took it for about two weeks, and I found I was only able to sleep two hours at most each night. It made me emotional too. After a week of not taking it, I did bleed, but it wasn't like my normal periods. Since then I've still had more problems and am going for further tests and only after then will things like ingections be considered.
Noramally most doctors will wait at least 4 months and often over 6 months before suggesting treatment, and sometimes they will give you tablets that act as a progestrone challenge. You can read a little here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progestin_challenge
Also, you'll probably have to go for blood tests first to check things like thyroids
I was also recommened to stop doing almost all exercise and that even walking for over 30 mins a time would put stress onto my body. However, before all this I was over exercising running over 100 miles a week, weights, yoga, hula hooping, and more. But everyone has different levels. I was also recommened to take multi vits as my body wasn't getting enough of them.
Anyway I'm going for a lot more tests soon.
Some doctors will recommend you to go onto something like the pill as this will make sure you have a period, and will help prevent stress on your bones. Also it means your eggs will be kept in better condition.
Taking Ganna Linolenic Acid might help - Evening Primrose oil or Starflower. Also Agnus Castus can sometimes help and is recommened by some doctors. Also sweet potato is meant to help a lot.
As you are only a few weeks late, I wouldn't worry too much about the lack of period as it is common to miss one or two during stressful times.
Sorry I can't be much help. It is stressful, but I really think you should wait a bit before considering hormones - they also have a lot of bad side effects. Just try and take things a bit easy for the next few weeks and make sure you are eating enough so your body can producing a lining in your womb.
