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Jexaree

739d

I’m used to having scarce periods with pcos, but when I finally do have a period, it is a normal 4-7 days. This go around, after aunt flow being MIA for 3 months, she is back with avengence! I am starting my 4th week of a heavy flow! I thought maybe a miscarriage, but had several negative tests. Has anyone experienced this before?

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    • dolphinblues

      342d

      Im sorry you're going through that. It's hard enough to deal with PCOS or heavy periods, but to have it last that long is brutal. I had similar problems. Other than my age, (mid-40's, peri-menopausal), I never figured out a definite cause. But, I'm curious, have you recently started a new medication? My sister went through this with her seizure meds. It is rare, but some medications (particularly ones used for migraine s, seizures, or mental health) can cause this.

    • dolphinblues

      342d

      Im sorry you're going through that. It's hard enough to deal with PCOS or heavy periods, but to have it last that long is brutal. I had similar problems. Other than my age, (mid-40's, peri-menopausal), I never figured out a definite cause. But, I'm curious, have you recently started a new medication? My sister went through this with her seizure meds. It is rare, but some medications (particularly ones used for migraine s, seizures, or mental health) can cause this.

    • Medical_Mystery

      738d

      For my PCOS they weren’t “bad” per se. I didn’t notice something was wrong until a cyst burst. But since it made me have a hormone in-balance I use the Depo birth control shot and I’m going on month 9 with no period. I suggest it if it might help with the periods!

    • ProfessorPlum

      739d

      I have not experienced this myself, but I have heard of a lot of people with this who do not have PCOS. I don't know your age but it seems common with women who are premenopausal. Some wind up getting a hysterectomy, some it eventually just goes away. Sorry you are going through this. Sounds miserable.

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