This might be tmi, so I apologize in advance. In my entire adult life, I have never gotten a period "on my own." I didn't get my period until I was 16, and then only a few times. I ended up being put on birth control to regulate it, and then was on b.c. for over a decade. After my husband and I were married for a couple years, I went off b.c. and discovered that I don't get my period on my own, nor do I ovulate. No reason, hormonal or otherwise, that they could find, I just don't. So, needless to say, we went the fertility treatment route, and after a long struggle we now have a 10-month-old baby girl. I've been breastfeeding her, and so wasn't suprised that I didn't get my period (in addition to the fact that I don't get on anyway!). But, I've been really hoping that my body would sort of "reset" itself after my pregnancy, and that I would get my period and not have to do fertility treatments again for another child. So, two days ago, I wake up, go into the bathroom, and it appears that I got my period! I was ecstatic (weird, I know, to be thrilled about a period :)). But, it only lasted that morning, and was very light, just spotting. Nothing since then. So, now I don't know what to think. I'm not pregnant, just took a test this a.m., and it couldn't be implantation bleeding because that would require sex in the last month, which hasn't happened (a story for another post! :)). So, was that just a super light period? What else could it be? Still holding onto hope that maybe my body will be "normal"......Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
Thanks, Ladies, for your input. To answer the one question-I have a normal/average BMI, so weight shouldn't be a contributing factor. I've had every test under the sun as a part of our fertility journey and there is just not a "reason" for no periods or ovulation. It's weird. I'll be hoping that it was a light period and that I'm on my way to normalcy :)!
I havent had a peroid on my own for over 2 years.... Im 46 yrs old so Im prob. older than you but I know the reason I dont get them normally is becasue my body doesnt produce ANY progesterone. I have been taking meds to make me get a period (I have problems with cells going bad) any way when I take them some months I only have a little spotting type thing for a morning... So I think for some people it is normal :) hope this helps
I know all of this is very frustrating. My cycle has never been normal whatsoever. I would be 28 days one time and then over 60 the next. When I spoke to my OB about it, he put me on BC to help regulate. When I wanted to have children, it took years to conceive. However, after each of my two kids (9 and 2) my cycle was like what is was before. Again, I spoke with my OB and his explanation was that it was just the way my body worked. In order to conceive our daughter (2 year old) he put me on Provera to force my body into having a regular cycle and had me take prenatal vitamins to encourage my body to get the appropriate nutrients in aiding in fertility. He also encouraged me to loose about 50 lbs as being overweight can inhibit fertility/ovulation. Since you cannot have a period without ovulation, it may be a good idea for your OB to do a complete blood workup to check your hormone levels if they haven't already.
could be ovulatory spotting? Meaning wait approx. 2 weeks and see if you get a "real" period, and then you'll know that you were ovulating at this point.
I guess my first thought is to ask about your body weight. Are you naturally thin or very active and how low BMI?
In fact your body could be resetting. But what will be normal for you might be abnormal for someone else. I for example have had sporadic periods (6-8 weeks apart on average) with long heavy flow. If you are still breastfeeding then what you described is more normal than you think. Many women have no period at all while breastfeeding. Others have sporadic periods. And you can in fact get pregnant while breastfeeding. Depending on your personal plans you might think about trying to enjoy time with your husband in about 2 weeks. You might be blessed with a child without the fertility treatments. They will be closer together but it might be a good time to do it.
Blessings in the journey.
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I didn't start my cycles until I was 16 and it was sporadic that first year. I also don't have periods for 9-18 months while breastfeeding. My cycles are normal otherwise but I thought I'd share that mine were weird too but became normal again. I hope this pregnancy resets your hormones for you. Good luck!!
PS. Have you tried an alternative doctor like a chiropractor, homeopathic or acupuncture. Sometimes the problem is simple but not what regular doctors look for.
I would say it *is* possible for your body to "reset" itself. Prior to babies, I was a regular, generally 28 day kinda gal. I had my first, and I became a regular 23 day type of gal, about 2 weeks after starting my son on solids (right around 6 months postpartum--all my kids have been breastfed for over a year, no formula, solids around 5-6 months). With #2, I got my period about 2 weeks after I stopped lochia bleeding, so around 9 weeks postpartum. Again, 23 days. Same w/ #3. With #3, though, my periods were very light, with very little of the hormonal issues I was accustomed to--no ups and downs, no pimples, no cramps. Then I started her on solids and had the Period From Hell, which is what happened every other time I started up again after Baby. Now I'm back on a regular cycle, 23 days, and like I had normally--so my period "reset" itself to a shorter cycle during my childbearing years. Also, some of the hormonal things seem to have changed a bit, too, so I'd say it's entirely possible you had a very light, short period and might get it again. It's entirely normal, though, to have irregular periods while you breastfeed. I'm like clockwork, and with 2 of my kiddos, during breastfeeding I've skipped a period (hello pregnancy test!).
I know your feeling...I was similar to you...I started in the 6th grade but NEVER regular...once in HS - I could pass out the first day of my period so they put me on bcp.
I could go 6 months without having a period...go to the dr and get the medicine (sorry - can't remember the name now) and a few days later it MIGHT start...
Took us 4 years to get pregnant then it seemed like every time we had sex, I got pregnant! LOL!!! I was pregnant 5 years in a row...we only have two beautiful boys that God blessed us with....but I do understand your frustration...
I'm surprised they haven't checked all of your hormone levels, done a hystogram and more before proceeding with IVF...maybe they did...I'm surprised that they didn't label you with having PCOS as well...seems to be the catch all for the Drs now who don't understand why a W.'s body is not working "right"....
If you are over weight or under weight - that could explain a lot as well...a lot of gymnasts and sports girls/women, don't get their periods because of their weight and activity....a lot of testosterone in the system.....
GOOD LUCK!! I hope you are able to get pregnant on your own! And I hope the drs find out what's wrong!
