Female ?? Should I call the DR??

[KatGirl]

I'm not sure if I am posting this in the correct forum, but here it goes...

Prior to my dx (Nov 08), my periods have always been regular. when I was diagnosed and was making lifestyle changes (i.e. diet, excercise), my periods continued to remain the same.

In January, I got my period about a week early. I really wasn't concerned because I know cycles change and I figured my diet and exercise was causing my body to change.

February-May my periond was right on; same time every month and it lasted the same amount of time.

Earlier this month, I got my period a week early. I was a litte shocked (remember, I gone from have regular cycles for as long as I can remember to this). It lasted as long as all the other ones I have been having.

About two weeks later (which is now), I get my period again. At first I though it was spotting, but it's actually a period. The only kicker is that I do not have cramps like I normally do. Fortunately I do not really get PMS symptoms (other then cramps).

Like I said before, I know cycles change and this could be nothing. But I have always had regular periods. I guess I am just concerned and I am always paranoid. My dr already thinks I am paranoid about the littlest things.

So back to my original question, should I really be concerned and call the dr? I know I have seen posts where people have concerns and fellow posters have said if in doubt call the doctor. Has this situation happened to anyone else?

Thanks for your input.

[ant hill]

Hello KatGirl :), This may be not a answer that you would get from a male IE not knowing how accurate a period should be as if the changes are that unusual then I would like to know more as to why periods are early? If it was me then see a doctor. ;)

[yannah]

are you on any meds?

my periods went crazy on actos, it was horrible.

[Mothernature]

Diabetes causes irregular periods itself. It doesn't hurt to go in and be seen.

[foxl]

Keep a calendar for when you DO go to the doc, first of all. They want documented, precise info. Advice from an Ob/Gyn friend to me.

I asked her, since I was 2 wks late recently, hoping for meno to come on ...

1) Metformin affects Sex Hormone Binding Globulin in your blood. If you have PCOS at all (even "subclinical,"), this will also affect your cycle.

2) have you lost weight? This can deplete estrogen stores and change or temproarily halt your cycle, as can increased workouts, due to physiologic stress.

Are you within normal menstrual age? I would say if you go 3 months without a period, go in. Because not cycling can lead to osteoporosis later. Other than that ... I think it seems to go with D onset sometimes.

[sarahspins]

I don't think it's urgent to see a doctor, but if it will help reassure you that nothing is completely out of whack, by all means, go :)

If you want to know more about how your body works, I'd suggest this book (http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-Your-Fertility-Anniversary/dp/0060881909/) - I think every woman should have a copy :)

[slwood321]

One of the first symptoms of my thyroid problems was a screwed up menstrual cycle. Have you had yours checked? After starting synthroid, it seemed to fix itself.

[ant hill]

Well there you go KatGirl!! I was not much help but then I know more now than before. :D

[lorilei]

when i was able to finally gain some BG control, my cycles went awry...for about 4 months or so they doubled in everything...this finally stopped and resumed a better rhythm...i definately think my unstable bg earlier created a different cycle for my body and that insulin caused a shift which i had to re-adjust to...

but definately call and mention it to your doctor...