I am 36 years old, and Im not sure if I am going through premenopause or a combo of my Lupus. But my periods are starting to show up about every 2 weeks. Its very annoying. They arent horrible, just not very welcomed that frequently. I am going to the OB doc soon, but Im just looking for some insight please. Thank you ;)
I'm 28 and haven't had one in three years, so I'm not much help, but I hope you are able to get an answer/resolution from your doc!
Maybe you are not ovulating?
For me that was the beginning of endometriosis which seems to affect many women with Lupus. Hope it is not that for you!! Much love, Sheri
Hi Tray,
For years my periods was all over the show but in the last 3yrs it got terrible besides haemorraghing so i had the nova sure operation to stop my periods because of my anaemia...Lupus can throw our periods all over the show but to make sure if your in the premenopause ask your GP or OB to run a blood test to check... it's called an (FSH) it's to check your level of follicle-stimulating hormone.
Hugs Terri :)
Hello Bumps,
Yes we are on one hell of a roller coaster ride and living with Lupus is the best comment "Whatever"....because we can only get on with it.
Love Terri xxx
Bumps said:
I've noticed the same thing. Mine are coming about every three weeks and have been for about the past 6 months. However, I'm 47 and of course my doctor just attributes it to my age so I'm not quite sure what is going on. Having just been diagnosed with autoimmune issues 4 months ago and realizing that I have been symptomatic since my late teens, early 20's I'm tending to lean towards what my doctors are saying. But do throw it out there to your doctors and make sure they're aware. Isn't this a fun roller coaster we're all on???? haha I sometimes just throw my hands up in the air and say, "Whatever......"
What happens with us regarding periods is to do with estrogen.....I've found some info and i hope it helps besides the link besides.
One major commonality for lupus patients is its connection with our sex hormones, and the ways in which our bodies metabolize them. These associations are still unclear and subject to intensive study. (Read our page on the debate around hormones and lupus.) But since most lupus patients are women (only about 10% of lupus patients are men) and since symptoms often flare before menstrual periods and during pregnancy, it’s clear that fluctuating hormones play an important role in the disease’s expression. If you are going through menopause right now and this sounds familiar, it’s because perimenopausal women are in the business of managing fluctuations in these very same hormones: estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, and testosterone. And when these hormones are imbalanced in women with lupus — just as with women in perimenopause, particularly when there’s an excess of estrogen in relation to the others — it can throw the whole system off and activate unpleasant symptoms.
http://www.womentowomen.com/inflammation/lupus-symptoms-menopause.aspx
Hi Bumps,
I just love your attitude towards Lupus...i mean how you've been well for years than Lupus hits you, i've been bad with other issues since i was 18 some i could'nt come to terms with and in the end i thought don't let them control your life and when i found out i had Lupus i excepted it and just wanted to know what i had intailed with it....yes everyday i ache and it can get me down but i know it will go to my coffin with me.lol but there's not much i can do about it.
There worse people out there daily dying and worse off than myself and some ill people who don't even know what day it is...at least we see each day that comes even though sometimes it can become unbearable.
I'm am pleased though that you've had a few weeks easier that's always lovely to hear off a member...just don't get over doing it and going mad mate.
Hugs Terri :)
All I know is that my rheumo is convinced that I have had a miscarriage at some point in my life and I don't have a clue if/when it happened. I started my periods at age 11 and always had a horrible time of it....clots, bloating, breast tenderness, heavy bleeding, etc. Anyway, they found huge fibroids in my uterus and a large cyst on my right ovary and I had to have a complete hysterectomy at the age of 44. All I have left is my cervix. I know my SLE had a lot to do with my horrible cycles.
I went into menopause right after surgery and was on premarin for the first six months. I weaned myself off of the hormones and still have night aweats from time to time.....I may see about biodentical replacement hormones at some point, but I take tons of pills every day as it is.
HUGS to all!
Lori
I also had heavy periods since age 11 and finally had an endometrial ablation at age 30 after bleeding 2 years straight. Endometriosis went hand in hand with my lupus. Bleeding that much also caused anemia. I am 49 now and am post menopausal but take no hormones. I do get the hot flashes still which is made worse by steroids for my lupus. But no bleeding in 19 years. Most women I speak with who have lupus also seem to have menstrual problems of one kind or another. Feel better all !! Sheri
I'm new to this as well but I think it is messing with my cycle. I'm 24. Before I was diagnosised( Jan. of this year) I had heavy cycles. They lasted six days and 28 days of rest. I had my child June of this year. After my child I didn't have a cyle for a year and when it. Before the pregnancy I bleed for a month straight. But just yesterday my cycle came after 31 days of rest( I thought I was pregnant which I was happy because I want a child but we all know we should not). My last cycle only lasted three days if that. I don't know what to do. I don't want to have a cycyle for two years or what ever I just want a normal one.
Hello Members,
I had heavy periods since 15 and over the years i did suffer badly but for those going through such alot wheather it be pain, losing heavy besides periods all over the show...i suggest seeing your GP and being refered onto a gyno who will run tests and try and help best possible as Lupus does interfer with regarding monthly's.
Love Terri :)
Hay Tray, for 3-4 moths ., i went though this same thing and YES IT is ONE BIG HEADACHE !!!!! The OB, said that my body was adjusting to not getting enough IRON due to the LUPUS !!! WHAT ??? so being put on triple dose of iron with them taking blood every 2weeks , (to build the cells up ) medical term - smile But since then i've only had the cycles to last longer and not as much pain with the cramps.. hope that you get the relief soon..Beverly L.
actually when I was diagnosed, I went into premature menopause, but I don't remember how it alal started. OB doctor is a good idea, and your rheumy should know too, I would think, since it is part of the lupus
Hi there,
I have dreadfully heavy periods which don’t help the anaemia at all. Having 1 a month is bad enough, let alone 2! I hope your gynae can help xxx
Hello Lisa,
Because mine went all over the show more for the last 2yrs really bad plus having my anaemia which is a great concern with blood loss especially with a period...they offered me the coil which is pointless or a novasure operation i had that done and the best thing i did...no more periods or suffering....it maybe you also worth asking about.
Hugs Terri xxx
Lisa said:
Hi there,
I have dreadfully heavy periods which don't help the anaemia at all. Having 1 a month is bad enough, let alone 2! I hope your gynae can help xxx
well tez20, thats one thing that I don't have to worry about, I went into premature menopause when I was 45 due to lupus and didn't even know what was going on. But God has a way of working everything out.
Hello fighter,
Sorry to hear it knocked you about also mate this disease at times is so testing, it's a pure nightmare and half the time you can't work out if it's natural or another Lupus issue. lol
Hugs Terri xxx
fighter said:
well tez20, thats one thing that I don't have to worry about, I went into premature menopause when I was 45 due to lupus and didn't even know what was going on. But God has a way of working everything out.