Any woman ever had (female content)

[HollyDay]

a cycle go on for 11 or more days? I've put in a call to my doc. I figure this is just another 47 thing and a factor of aging. But, it is annoying. Suggestions or sympathy??

[Jeannie in NJ]

the only time I ever had that happen it turned out to be a very early miscarriage and I was also in my 40's.

[shalom22]

Not personally, but I had a friend who had a cycle that lasted for 3 weeks. She was premenapausal.

[mom2koh]

I had a cycle go on and off for over 15 days last month. It was yuck. I'm in my 30s and the doc said it could happen. :glare: But if it happens repeatedly then I should worry.

 

:grouphug:

[rowan25]

My cycles normally run from 10-18 days, with anywhere from 35 to 60 days between. It was one of the reasons we had such a hard time getting pregnant. Sadly this has been my whole life and appears to be my "normal." Much sympathy!!!

[BridgeTea]

I sent you a PM. :)

[Faith]

I just had one that lasted 14 days last month. Went to the gyn and she said it was premen. I'm almost 43. She said it was very common.

[HSMom2One]

During my perimenopausal days I had that happen more than a few times. Some women also have fibroids that cause heavy and/or longer bleeding. As it turned out, I had both and it was not fun!

 

Its good that you called the gynecologist. You may need an ultrasound at some point if it continues, but take note that fibroids are not always easily detected. It may take a few tries and/or opinions before knowing it for sure. In the meantime, take good care of yourself with lots of liquids, rest and some good vitamins.

 

This too shall pass. You are at a stage of life that seems to go on and on, but it does come to an end and there will be relief.

 

Blessings,

Lucinda

[Pamela H in Texas]

Please go see doc. My friend had this happen last month. Her hemoglobin count got down to 8 and they scheduled a hysterectomy. I don't remember the whole story. The first doc thought she needed an emergency hyst, but the second doc said it could wait for her blood levels to stabilize (they like ya to be higher to do surgery, especially if you refuse blood transfusions).

 

My cycles are pretty long, but anything odd should be checked out.

[PollyOR]

Holly, weren't you doing that shred thing? (My intelligence is shining through :D). Could they be related? Just a thought.

[HollyDay]

Hi Polly!! I wondered that too. I started SHred and a cleanse the same week. That is also the week the insomnia started. I mentioned all this when I left a message for my doc. Usually, I would use some progesterone cream or other supplement. But, I 'm tired. I want to see what he says. Maybe it is better to just let it "run its course". By the way, pulled muscles have ended my Shredding (at least for the next several weeks).

[mcconnellboys]

Yes, now that I'm going through menopause. It started to really happen badly last January (2009). On the bright side, there may be several months in a row when there is nothing at all. I just finished off an entire month of being on cycle, heavily on cycle.

[StartingOver]

I am peri menapause. I since turning 40 my cycles have been nuts, from 16 days to 70. With actual mensas being 3 to 18 days, I like the 70 days between much better, and the 3 days too. Your doctor can do a FSH test, to find out if this is the issue.

Edited February 15, 2010 by alatexan68

[Tree House Academy]

I am only 30 and have had it last up until I ovulate. I have hormone issues (because every test under the sun has been done to prove it was nothing else! LOL)

[kpupg]

a cycle go on for 11 or more days? I've put in a call to my doc. I figure this is just another 47 thing and a factor of aging. But, it is annoying. Suggestions or sympathy??

 

My mom had that happen when she had fibroids. :(

Prayers,

Karen

[LauraGB]

Mine are always 10-12 days. Always.:glare: However, if yours are not usually, my guess it (and your insomnia) would have something to do w/all the exercise - it definitely affects hormonal levels. Since shred is so intense, it is probably just your body reacting and getting used to it.

 

Also, I found this excerpt from an online article:

 

"For women, exercise promotes the production of 17 beta estradiol, an active form of estrogen. This hormone helps to burn fat, as well as increase your energy. As you approach menopause, your body produces significantly less 17 beta estradiol. However, if you continue to exercise, you can keep or increase the level of production, even up through menopause."

 

Since excess estrogen can be responsible for both insomnia and extended cycles, that may be your prob. If it is the same next month, it might not be a bad idea to go to the gyn.

[HollyDay]

Wow!! Laura!! Thanks so much

[Pippen]

My mom had that happen when she had fibroids. :(

Prayers,

Karen

 

I had perimenopause AND fibroids and it went on for months, not weeks.

 

All gone now. :D