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raeanna74 · 08-17-2006, 06:21 PM

My Prementrual body has changed over the years.

12-25 SEVERE cramping and heavy bleeding but regular (27 days for me) cycle so no BC. Cramping and bleeding was so bad one time during finals that I passed out in thd middle of my final. The nurse said my blood pressure about 15 minutes later was still only 60/30. She was amazed I was coherant and conscious.

25-28 No periods. Breastfeeding for the 3 years and even though the last year was only once a day I still never got my period back until I stopped breastfeeding completely. (I was on bc but it was progesterone only.)

28-31 Birth Control - it was good to begin with. I was on Seasonal for most of the time and had only 4 periods/year which was heaven. I developed a problem with migranes. Every period would begin with mild cramps, by day two I would inevitably wake with a migrane. Until I got Imitrex I lost the whole day in misery in a dark room.

31-32 My body is still adjusting to having no bc. My cycle has returned with perfect regularity but this time it's 26 days. My periods last for 7 days without any intervention but I've discovered that a mild progerone cream started when my period begins seems to lessen the length to about 4 days on average. I have no more migranes with any regularity. Unfortunately I have noticed a definate mood swing about 2 days prior to my period. Hubby has noticed it and can just about perfectly predict when my period is coming because my mood becomes so giggly/wierd/bitchy. It is MUCH worse when I'm stressed so I attempt to plan my days just before my period with as little stress causing appointments and responsibilities. The day after my period begins is usually the worst for cramping but the Thermacare heating pads are heaven and as long as I have some sort of heating pad stuck to my belly or back I'm able to push through the day. If I take a few Aleve I can sometimes forget about the cramps completely.

I am not looking forward to Menopause. Except I'm in better shape than my mother ever was at my age. When she went through menopause it was hell for all of us - to make matters worse I was getting married when she was at her peak. What a nightmare. I really hope my moods don't get so terrible or drastic as hers.

08-17-2006, 06:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
raeanna74 I'm not a blonde! I'm knot! I'm knot! I'm knot! Location: Upper Michigan	My Prementrual body has changed over the years. 12-25 SEVERE cramping and heavy bleeding but regular (27 days for me) cycle so no BC. Cramping and bleeding was so bad one time during finals that I passed out in thd middle of my final. The nurse said my blood pressure about 15 minutes later was still only 60/30. She was amazed I was coherant and conscious. 25-28 No periods. Breastfeeding for the 3 years and even though the last year was only once a day I still never got my period back until I stopped breastfeeding completely. (I was on bc but it was progesterone only.) 28-31 Birth Control - it was good to begin with. I was on Seasonal for most of the time and had only 4 periods/year which was heaven. I developed a problem with migranes. Every period would begin with mild cramps, by day two I would inevitably wake with a migrane. Until I got Imitrex I lost the whole day in misery in a dark room. 31-32 My body is still adjusting to having no bc. My cycle has returned with perfect regularity but this time it's 26 days. My periods last for 7 days without any intervention but I've discovered that a mild progerone cream started when my period begins seems to lessen the length to about 4 days on average. I have no more migranes with any regularity. Unfortunately I have noticed a definate mood swing about 2 days prior to my period. Hubby has noticed it and can just about perfectly predict when my period is coming because my mood becomes so giggly/wierd/bitchy. It is MUCH worse when I'm stressed so I attempt to plan my days just before my period with as little stress causing appointments and responsibilities. The day after my period begins is usually the worst for cramping but the Thermacare heating pads are heaven and as long as I have some sort of heating pad stuck to my belly or back I'm able to push through the day. If I take a few Aleve I can sometimes forget about the cramps completely. I am not looking forward to Menopause. Except I'm in better shape than my mother ever was at my age. When she went through menopause it was hell for all of us - to make matters worse I was getting married when she was at her peak. What a nightmare. I really hope my moods don't get so terrible or drastic as hers. __________________ "Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama My Karma just ran over your Dogma.