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Why is my cycle getting longer?

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fuzzpig · 23/08/2013 20:20

Was always 26 days but has now changed to around 35 for the last few months.

I have other health issues (POTS and CFS/ME) but they aren't really anything related to gynae health.

Any ideas?

I'm 26 BTW and have had 2 healthy pregnancies if that makes any difference (they were before I got ill)

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fuzzpig · 23/08/2013 20:23

The other thing is I think I get more ovulation pain now. Used to be literally one brief pang a month mid cycle - now at random times... Shouldi be worried? I did ask a doctor in passing a few months ago but he just dismissed it.

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ninjanurse · 23/08/2013 20:29

Marking my place with interest as I am exactly the same. Used to be every 28 days no more every 33 days ish, periods heavier and way more painful. Figuring its my age. (although Im only 33)

PoppyWearer · 23/08/2013 20:34

Marking my place too.

Am also suffering with much worse ovulation pains after two pregnancies. Last week it was so bad I was woken up by it and had to take painkillers.

But my cycles have got shorter. After a lifetime of bang-on 28-day cycles the past 4 months have been more like 24 days. Just awful. And I have very heavy periods. Now more frequently! Yippee! Grin

Somehow I am supposed to be having a Mirena coil fitted. But I need to make the appointment based on my cycle. How the actual fuck am I supposed to do that when it keeps changing?!?!

Haven't read your posts properly but are you using the pill or coils or any hormonal contraception at all? I am currently pill-free, in anticipation of a coil fitting.

PoppyWearer · 23/08/2013 20:35

Am 38yo BTW, so mine could be peri-menopausal stuff I suppose.

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fuzzpig · 23/08/2013 20:42

I have never had any hormonal contraception, just used condoms except when SWIing.

Flow is less heavy I think. I only have one heavy day.

In my teens my mum took me to the doctor about having heavy periods and she said I had dysmenorrhea (specifically saying I was ovulating at odd times) and prescribed mefenamic acid which I took for a few years, but now looking back on it that doctor barely asked any questions and basically shoved me out the door after a few minutes, so I really don't know how she reached that conclusion?

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fuzzpig · 24/08/2013 10:49

Bump in case anyone can help me and the place-markers :o

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PixelAteMyFace · 25/08/2013 16:51

Could you have polycystic ovaries? Sounds similar to my DD`s symptoms.

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fuzzpig · 25/08/2013 16:52

Eeeek, really? Will have a look thanks Thanks

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