Spotting blood after injections

[margie70]

Hi can any ladies help me plz, do any of you experience period spotting after injections. I've not had period for 6 months can someone advise plz.

Many thanks

Margie

[Secondchance]

Never had this. Something that requires a GP check-up I think. Hope all well.

[Gambit62 Administrator]

B12 deficiency and folate deficiency can lead to a false menopause - you say you haven't had a period for 6 months - was that being presented as early menopause?

Spotting can also be a sign of being peri-menopause - I had a 'period' last year that was really just spotting but went on for well over a week.

Definitely go back to your GP and get it checked out - it may be a sign of something that is nothing to do with B12 or it may be nothing to worry about - they can do a smear to check if there is anything untoward going on.

[LtAngua52]

That's interesting margie70,

I assumed I was in premenopausal mode as I only had 4 periods in past 12 months. So it looks like it could be caused by b12 deficiency which I hadn't thought of. After my first 2 weeks of loading shots I suddenly had a period, 4 months after my last one and it lasted 11 days! I hope it's not a side effect that is going to continue.

I don't know your age but I'm in the menopause age bracket, but if you are younger you should definitely mention it to your GP. They can be useful sometimes!

[margie70 in reply to LtAngua52]

I'm 46 apparently my GP tested my hormone level there was no suggestion I'm menopausal . I'm due surgery at the end of yr on my bowel as I have extensive endometriosis attached there. Needless to say I'm having second thoughts it's a min four hour surgery.

Margie

[LtAngua52 in reply to margie70]

My GP said my menopause screening was normal but I've since discovered that unless they know where you are in your cycle they can't say! I'm 52 so I would say I am definitely experiencing the menopause.

I did have surgery myself in 2003 for endometriosis as a cyst had grown on my ovary. Both cyst and ovary were removed, but it had stuck to the bowel so took a lot longer Than anticipated. recovery was straightforward though. I hope your surgery goes well.

[GTBN]

I thought I was done with periods completely not having had one for about 9-10 months and very irregular before that but once I got to the monthly B12 jabs my regular monthly cycle returned and continued for well over a year - I was surprised at that! Just becoming erratic again now!

[Lizreds1]

I'm 45! Just started b12 which I self inject! It really has upset my cycle! First period was very heavy! Normally have extremely light periods! And have had those familiar twinges that I was getting a period mid cycle, but didn't spot! I have only been injecting myself about a month