[Reenboe]

Hi all. I posted what is about to follow on the depression forum and it was suggested that I post it here. I can see after reading a few threads/posts here that this is probably a more appropriate place for it.

I certainly am all too familiar with my cycle effecting my mental/emotional state. But what about the other way around?

I'll try and put it in a nutshell. I have a history of depressive episodes and in November for the first time I went inpatient for 9 days. About mid-way through my stay I got my period. And, it has YET to cease completely (2 months later). I am 52 years old, but historically and right up until the last period before I fell into my depressive episode and went to the hospital my periods were like clockwork...about every 28 days and of normal flow and duration. There is no pain whatsoever associated with this endless flow nor has there been at any time since November. I had a pelvic ultrasound 6 days ago, but have yet to learn the results of that. I'll probably need one or two other procedures to rule everything out. My doctor put me on a 10 day course of Provera which stopped the flow for a couple of days, but then it gradually returned over the next few to where it was at before I started the Provera.

What I would like to know is what type of menstrual irregularities other women have experienced in conjunction with their mental/emotional state. The timing of this is just two weird, given my history of normal periods up until hospitalization, to not wonder if it is tied in to the depression and maybe associated weight loss (15+ lbs in maybe 1-1/2 months). Also, my TSH level is over 4.0 (normal being up to 5.0), so I'm at the high end of what has traditionally been considered normal (meaning thyroid function is at low end of normal). I know that hypothyroidism can cause mental issues as well as irregular menses, yet my doctor didn't suggest treatment in that regard.

Any replies/feedback will be much apprecated.

[Rhapsody]

Wish I could be of some help here but I have not heard from any females concerning the issues you are having.... Has your doctor looked in menopause with you being in your fifties and all?

[deliquesce]

hey sweetie...

sorry you haven't found more responses here. i tried googling a bit for you and came up with this link, i hope it helps somewhat. i remember you mentioned having a few tests down to rule out other causes? i hope they came back clear.

http://www.wdxcyber.com/nbleed12.htm

xo deli