Periods after Baby?

[Mischief]

Just wondering if anyone else's periods have been weird since having a baby?

I was always irregular before, but always SHORT times between periods (NEVER more than 28 days, often only 5 days between) and LONG HEAVY periods with lots of cramps.

NOW I am REALLY irregular. I can go up to 8 weeks without a period, and when I get them they range from 3 - 8 days. I dont get cramps anymore, but instead my back and legs ache down to my toes! I feel nauseous constantly, and soooo deathly tired.

Anyone else had this? Does it settle down?

[Tam-I-Am]

Hmmmm, it sounds odd, Kat. Have you spoken to your GP about it?

[joe]

That sure does sound strange Kat - I'm no help though still waiting for mine to return...

[Mischief]

Ive sort of mentioned it to the GP, but she didnt seem concerned.

I'm on Zoloft, Im not sure if this could affect it at all? Ive spent a small fortune on pregnancy tests, worrying I'm pregnant again because my period hasnt showed up! LOL

The PT companies LOVE me, Im sure!

[Tam-I-Am]

Zoloft SHOULDN'T affect the length of your menstrual cycle. Its a selective seratonin re-uptake inhibitor, not a hormone based drug. The only information that I have regarding its effect on menstruation is in relation to PMT symptoms (ie upping the dose to help cope with them for a couple of days a month) NOT with any affect on the actual length of cycle or quality of bleed.

I'd be going back to your GP and asking for a more thorough investigation, or even a referral to a gynae...

[Mischief]

Thanks Tami. I will have to go back soon for another thyroid test anyway, it must be about time to get it rechecked.... so I'll ask her a few more questions then.

Arrggg! The fun and games of being a mummy! LOL