Ammenorreah and Diabetes type 1, when?

[Cinnabon74]

I have seen this posted before and that sometimes when the blood sugar levels are nto under control, a woman's menstual cycle gets disrupted. The question is , HOW LONG AFTER THE BLOOD SUGAR IS CONTROLL, WILL THE WOMAN REGAIN HER PERIOD?

[Lesley40]

I didn't have regular periods for all my teen years, and into my twenties (I was diagnosed at 12). After reading this, I guess I now have a possible answer. Since being in better control, and having 2 children everything kicked into rhythm. I love the marathon analogy.

[JDRF-Team-LRS]

Cinnabon,
THinking more about your question, I remember reading that many (Type 2, particularly) diabetic women are also susceptible to having PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) which has, among other symptoms -- loss of, or irregular periods.

Here's a website with info:
http://www.pcosupport.org/medical/whatis.php

The "what is PCOS" link there will help you figure out if your symptoms match well enough to raise this with your endo.  Read to the end of that section & there's a "quiz" to help individuals assess their symptoms.  They interpret the score along the lines of how likely it is that you're experiencing PCOS or something else.

PCOS is not the only potential cause, and it is not uncommon among diabetic women.  Good luck -- this does seem like a good "talk to your doc" opportunity.  If you're not comfy talking to him/her about this type of thing and/or your DM control in general, perhaps you can find another doctor.  It's so important we find one who's working WITH us thru these difficult challenges of managing diabetes.

[JDRF-Team-LRS]

Cinnabon,
Since our endocrine system is a bit outa whack because of diabetes, our hormonal balances are likely more fragile than folks without diabetes.  I can't answer your question directly with a general rule, but I'll share my own experience with you.

I was dx'd in my teen years -- I don't remember exactly my age, but I think I was ~15.  My periods were irregular when they first started and then I went many months without one.  I was tested for all sortsa stuff and finally given a Rx to cause my periods to start.  It worked and I was on that med for at least a year.  Looking back on it now, I'm sure it was a birth control pill.  Once I stopped taking it, it took over a year for my periods to start again.  They never did become "regular" until I was near 40!!

Do your best to get your BG under stable control.  Every step is worthwhile and gradually your body systems will find their balance again.  Try to think of this as a marathon -- slow, steady forward movement.

[JDRF-Team-cd]

Cinnabon, I don't know the answer to this but will try to find out.  Stay tuned...
Carol