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Morning, post for the ladies. Does anyone else’s anxiety cause heavy periods ? Mine this month is heavy. Last month I was 5 days late. This month I was a day early. All my anxiety symptoms also heighten. It’s draining this month

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Dolphin14

Are you on medication?

Some meds can change you cycle.

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Kierra87 in reply to Dolphin14

Yes I’m on mirtazipine

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Dolphin14 in reply to Kierra87

Check the side effects on that

Let your md know how you are feeling

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kat898

Mine got really light but the cramps before it were awful. I think it must be my age though as when I first started medication they were heavy and out if sync and now 5 years later they are light and last 2 days. At the beginning I'd be on for 6-7 days and it was heavy.

I reckon it's the medication. I'm only on medication for pain now and they seem quite settled still. Invest in a hot water bottle for your back, take iron and vitamin D. X

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IBS_Problems

My anxiety tends to jut make the pain worse, I also have IBS so that can play up anyways

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kimmy1286

I can't say for me it does but they do end up being late maybe ask if it's ur medicine x

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R_dR

Hi! I think it's the other way around. I think heavy periods cause anxiety. Having mine, which is very heavy and were thinking the exact same thing. My anxiety is at a high. But think it's hormones and the fact that I feel dizzy and all other symptoms that might trigger health anxiety.

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Kierra87 in reply to R_dR

Oh wow yes that’s me. I get the anxiety dizziness and my periods then make that ten times worse. Along with severe hay fever and sinus problems which then make everything feel ten times worse. It’s crazy how periods make anxiety feel ten times worse. X

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R_dR in reply to Kierra87

You could have an iron deficiency and can benefit from an iron supplement during your period. I have tested my hemoglobin, so know mine is fine. I have a copper implant so it's just part of the deal.

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