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Originally Posted by BirdDancer
I've had my menstrual period 15 out of the last 25 days, and my current one is still going. This was basically my period for 7 days at the beginning of the month, then 10 days without, and now 8 days and counting of a second one. The month before, I didn't even have my period. I have a video appointment with my gynecologist next Thursday. I sure hope that I don't still have my current period then. I'm sure not, but if I do, it would seem a hospital worthy issue.
Eight days is usually the longest I ever had it, but this doesn't seem to be winding down. Something is wrong with me. What the exact source(s) of the issue are, I don't know. I've been taking two OTC iron supplements every day for a number of days. I do feel physically spent from all of this. Otherwise, the only discomfort I have is anxiety.
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I'm sorry BirdDancer. That is concerning and I've been there. It feels uncomfortable when something that is supposed to regularly cycle goes haywire.
Didn't your doctor shift your med doses recently? For me, shifts in my dose caused my cycles to go nuts. I bled unexpectedly constantly and I was worried there was something seriously wrong. It would wind down and then start a week or so later. The bleeding wasn't terribly heavy, but it would last for a long time and I only got short breaks in between. There were down times, but it was scary and felt constant especially when I had a regular cycle previously.
I told my pdoc before consulting with my gynecologist and she recommended lowering my AP dose to see if that would help. A month later things returned to normal. I think it is wise to get checked out regardless, but I wanted to toss that out in case it is a consideration for the cause of this unwanted change.
Much love to you and I'm hopeful you find an answer soon.
