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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: topazbeauty on December 06, 2009, 04:55:28 PM

Title: Question for Females on Hemo
Post by: topazbeauty on December 06, 2009, 04:55:28 PM

So I started hemo last week (Wednesday) and I was due to start my menstrual cycle on Thursday but it didn't. I usually a very regular person, within a few days at most. Did hemo mess with your schedule at all? Or do you know if it can?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Question for Females on Hemo
Post by: Hanify on December 06, 2009, 06:28:21 PM

Yes it does, yes it can, and it's very common for your period to stop.  If you are older it's also common to have what they call pre menopause or something - where menopause comes early.  That means more than just having no period unfortunately!

Title: Re: Question for Females on Hemo
Post by: Maker on December 06, 2009, 06:41:29 PM

There was another post about this a few weeks ago that you should read. 

My period stopped long before I even started dialysis.   But the answer is yes, CKD messes with your hormones.  I don't know though that its directly related to the dialysis process as much as the disease.

Title: Re: Question for Females on Hemo
Post by: topazbeauty on December 07, 2009, 09:06:56 AM

Thanks for pointing out the other thread. I should be better about searching for things before just starting a new one    :)  I'll get the hang of it eventually.

Title: Re: Question for Females on Hemo
Post by: marie on December 07, 2009, 09:10:34 PM

I've been on Dialysis for 15 months now and still havent had a period.

Title: Re: Question for Females on Hemo
Post by: Savemeimdtba on December 08, 2009, 03:18:43 PM

Mine went away for the whole time I was on hemo... and then came back when I started PD.  I don't want it back.. just a perk of being healthier  :stressed;