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late period
Am 44, stopped taking the pill in June after years of use. Had 2 periods-about 35 days apart. Have not had one for 41 days now, took pregnancy test day 37-negative. Should I be concerned? Or am I just trying to re regulate?
Hi Dr. B
I have a similar question, except I'm 26 years old and am on my way to missing my 2nd period in a row now. I used my last birth control pill 8/9/08. My last period was in 9/6/08. I am in a steady long-term relationship (6 years) & neither of us has ever had another sexual partner. I have not had sexual intercourse since sometime in mid-late 7/2008, and I was on a birth control pill (Reclipsen or Desogen) & used a latex condom at that time.
Since mid-June I have been eating healthier (1200-1400 calories/day w/ a healthy balance of protein/fat/carbs, except the 1 day a week I eat at a restaurant, then probably 1600-2000 calories/day), exercising (usually 5-6 days/wk, but the last 3-4 weeks about 3-6 days/wk, w/ 1.5-3 hours cardio/stretching/conditioning) & lost a little over 20 lbs (for a healthy BMI now at a little less than 140lbs). During the last 2-3 weeks I started jogging instead of walking (it was getting a lot harder to get my heart rate up), so the intensity of my workout has increased somewhat. I also take vitamins (multi, calcium, B-complex, & fish oil) & no medications.
I had a history of slightly irregular periods before I was on a birth control pill (over 6 years ago), but I don't ever remember missing 2 in a row. When I would miss a period, & there were a few times I missed one even when I was on the pill, it was because of stress or that I suddenly started an exercise routine or stopped an exercise routine. But I have been exercising for awhile now & I try to watch my stress levels (although I'm willing to consider the possibility that maybe I'm being more affected by stressors than I realize, even though I think I have a good support system at home).
I took a pregnancy test in case of some strange, remote chance, & the result was negative. I have no other noticeable symptoms like breast tenderness, nausea, vision change, etc.
Is there anything I should be concerned about? Or is my body just still adjusting itself to being taken off a birth control pill & exercising?
Thank you so much for your help (or anyone else who can help shed some light on this topic)! :-)
I have a similar question, except I'm 26 years old and am on my way to missing my 2nd period in a row now. I used my last birth control pill 8/9/08. My last period was in 9/6/08. I am in a steady long-term relationship (6 years) & neither of us has ever had another sexual partner. I have not had sexual intercourse since sometime in mid-late 7/2008, and I was on a birth control pill (Reclipsen or Desogen) & used a latex condom at that time.
Since mid-June I have been eating healthier (1200-1400 calories/day w/ a healthy balance of protein/fat/carbs, except the 1 day a week I eat at a restaurant, then probably 1600-2000 calories/day), exercising (usually 5-6 days/wk, but the last 3-4 weeks about 3-6 days/wk, w/ 1.5-3 hours cardio/stretching/conditioning) & lost a little over 20 lbs (for a healthy BMI now at a little less than 140lbs). During the last 2-3 weeks I started jogging instead of walking (it was getting a lot harder to get my heart rate up), so the intensity of my workout has increased somewhat. I also take vitamins (multi, calcium, B-complex, & fish oil) & no medications.
I had a history of slightly irregular periods before I was on a birth control pill (over 6 years ago), but I don't ever remember missing 2 in a row. When I would miss a period, & there were a few times I missed one even when I was on the pill, it was because of stress or that I suddenly started an exercise routine or stopped an exercise routine. But I have been exercising for awhile now & I try to watch my stress levels (although I'm willing to consider the possibility that maybe I'm being more affected by stressors than I realize, even though I think I have a good support system at home).
I took a pregnancy test in case of some strange, remote chance, & the result was negative. I have no other noticeable symptoms like breast tenderness, nausea, vision change, etc.
Is there anything I should be concerned about? Or is my body just still adjusting itself to being taken off a birth control pill & exercising?
Thank you so much for your help (or anyone else who can help shed some light on this topic)! :-)
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi!
At 44 it is not terribly unusual to have irregular cycles. Its usually not too worriesome if they are too far apart, only if they start coming too frequently. Don't assume that you can't get pregnant though!
One thing to consider if they don't regulate to 28 days is an FSH level--this will help you to know if peri-menopause is the cause or if something else is going on.
Good luck!
Dr B
At 44 it is not terribly unusual to have irregular cycles. Its usually not too worriesome if they are too far apart, only if they start coming too frequently. Don't assume that you can't get pregnant though!
One thing to consider if they don't regulate to 28 days is an FSH level--this will help you to know if peri-menopause is the cause or if something else is going on.
Good luck!
Dr B
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