Question for women who are suffering with Raynaud's.

[sunshine11]

I have always had irregular periods - from 3 - 6 months cycle. they are usually heavy and painful but lately my last 8 periods have been very light, i have only needed to use a panty liner and don't get any period pains. I just wondered if raynaud's could be causing this? does anyone else have these problems with their periods?

[sunshine11]

PS I HAVE BEEN TO THE DOCTORS AND HAVE HAD A ULTRASOUND SCAN WHICH CAME BACK NORMAL, ALSO JUST RECENTLY HAD A BLOOD TEST TO CHECK MY HORMONE LEVELS BUT WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM.

[Hidden]

I've got the opposite, my periods are so heavy I'm pouring blood and sometimes having periods for 3 weeks solid but go through a tampon and towel every hour - absolutely pouring My hormone levels came back ok so the last six months going from a regular normal period to this. In the past I could have predicted the exact date I would have a period in one, two, three, four months and could plan my life around them.

[chillie in reply to Hidden]

Ask the doctor to check you for fibroids,

[dojurols in reply to chillie]

Yes, distinct possibility, an ultrasound will show.

[sunshine11]

3 weeks solid.. feel very sorry for you!! never had that problem, though they have been really heavy before but not as bad as yours. I'm just worried cos it's a change in my cycle and i read on the internet that i should check it with the doctors. I just wanted to know if anyone else gets irregular periods with Raynaud's so I guess I'm not alone on when to predict periods... my cycle changes all the time too, but usually 3 to 6 months...

[sunshine11]

cardifflady how old are you?

[Hidden in reply to sunshine11]

Hi, I'm 48, they checked to see if I am going through the menopause and apparently I'm not

[TIDDLYF]

I have had raynauds for the last 10/12 years. Although probably longer just never got it diagnosed until it was a real problem and developed carpal tunnel as well. I always had very heavy and painful periods and when i reached 40ish they became much worse (couple of years after raynauds diagnosis) It got so bad i had to keep a menstruation diary and at its worst i was having 2/3 days of not bleeding in a month until i just didnt stop bleeding despite tablets that should stop all bleeading. Eventually at 46 i had a total hysterectomy. Big decision but totally worth it in my opinion.

[Hidden in reply to TIDDLYF]

Hi Tiddylyf. Over 5 years now been to hospital to have my smears done every six months as they always come back abnormal, also had a colposcopy and biopsy. Been asking for a hysterectomy for the last 3 years as fed up with abnormal smears. I'm 48. As you say I also took the medication prescribed to stop periods and they didn't work either

[sunshine11]

im 24 and my doc thinks im going through early menopause.. i

[sunshine11]

hope not as i want kids!

[sunshine11]

THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL TO ANY1 ELSE WITH THESE PROBLEMS.. . raynauds.org.uk/doc-spot/do...

[Hidden]

Thanks sunshine - I'm already a paid up member of the RSA and attended a recent Seminar in Cardiff (8th October). Dr Tom Lawson of Spire Hospital gave quite a good lecture.