Period - Orlando,FL

B.:
After I gave birth to my daughter, she was breastfeeding for 19 months, I only received my period 12 months after giving birth. I got 2 1/2 periods and then got pregnant. After my son was born I got my period 12 months later. It has been 3 months now and I have a regular period...until I get pregnant again:)
I also had those cysts...years ago...I was told I would have a hard time getting pregnant. I cut caffeine, chocolate, and fatty & fried foods. I used to get irregular periods...now they are like clockwork!

March is not far away...don't worry it's not worth it. Great Luck!

L.

I agree with Leah O 100% I commend her for giving up those foods. I too, gave them up. In addition and very important is to give up dairy (that means eggs too) and sugar, both wreak havoc on the body, especially the female parts. Dairy creates an environment for cysts, cancers, and growth of all kinds. Dairy (as your breast milk) is a source of growth, cows milk is intended for a 500 pound calf to become a 2000 pound cow in a matter of months as infancy is the time when one has the largest growth spurt. If we are now calves and we are not infants the growth rate will sort of continue anyway because of the consumption of this growth substance. Sooooo if we are already grown SOMETHING has to still grow right? That's a playground for cysts and tumors, etc. One great site to check out is www.notmilk.com

I can guarantee you that within 3-4 months you will start to feel the wonderful, freeing results. Be advised that dairy does have an ingredient that is addictive
http://www.healthdiaries.com/blogs/vegetarianblues/archiv...
Sooooooo if you're having a difficult time at first, at least you'll know why.
If you feel the need, there are substitutes you can buy to get you through the rough time. There is one called Vegan Gourmet that has a block of "cheese" (animal product free) it comes in 'mozzarella", "monterey Jack", "nacho" and "cheddar" here their site:
http://www.followyourheart.com/vegangourmet.html
and the stuff melts. I've made pizza from it for non vegetarians before and they LOVED it.

Good luck, I know you are suffering and I hope you are soon freed up from this.

In Peace

you didn't say if your weight loss was due to your cysts or not. but rapid weight loss or a lot of weight loss can stop your period. i went to school with a girl that this happened to. so this could be a reason why. also stress can stop your period also. i know that my sister has these cysts and she was on the depo shot so she didn't have her period, but she got off of the shot and now she has her period, so maybe that's not why you don't have it. i would try to see if the dr can fit you in if they have a cancellation. sometimes they can do that. just call and see if they will call you if they have an opening.

B., if you have PCOS, then you probably didn't have regular periods before you were pregnant, right? At least that's the case in typical women with PCOS. The cysts don't necessarily diminist with weight loss.

If you are taking the mini pill at exactly the same time every single day (because that's the only way it is effective) and have taken a pregnancy test that was negative, you will get your period eventually. Its ok that you haven't gotten it yet. Some women take a long time to get it back and if you have PCOS, you will probably take even longer.

About me: I am a mother to a 3 year old daughter and another baby on the way. I graduated in December from a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Program. I am a labor and delivery nurse right now.

M.

Hi B.! I am experiencing the same thing now. My little guy is nine months old and I still have not had a period. I was just at the Doctor for my annual last week, and she did not express any concern about it, but I am still nursing. I was actually commentimg just to warn you that she said the mini pill is not as effective when you are not breasting. She said as soon as I wean my son I need to have different type birth control. You may want to call the doctor's office and see if you can get a prescription until you have your appointment, or use other forms of birth control along with the pill just to be safe. :)

This happened to me too and the doctor said it happens with some women and "count your blessings" :) If you go off the pill it will come right back. My oldest is about to turn 4 and the only time I've had a period is when I went off the pill to try for our second baby. I do get a veryyyyy mild one for 1 day now after switching the pill several times. It's nerve wracking because every month for the first few months I would take a test but then I just said the heck with it and as long as you take your pill regularly you shouldn't have much to worry about.

Make sure you are tested for hormonal imbalance.
Perhaps go online since you have to wait til next month to see your doctor (which is ridiculous!!!) tell the nurse your issue.
Blessings

B.
Enjoy!!
I did not get a period for 2 years after each child regardless of when I stopped breastfeeding! And that is NOT birthcontrol! I got pregnant with #2 not ever having a period and #1 was 22 months old!

I didn't start mine until I switched from the mini pill to the regular pill. That was when my daughter was 13 months. I'm sure you are fine. Enjoy it while it lasts.

Do be careful-once you stop breastfeeding the mini-pill isn't really an effective form of birth control even if you take it exactly the same time every day.

Hi B.

I too have polycystic ovarian syndrome and I went for about three years without a period or irregular periods. I'm sorry to say that the situation only improved after I had surgery. I wound up having to get one entire ovary removed after about two surgeries to remove the cysts and they kept coming back. So it may be that surgery may be your only option as well. I have led a perfectly normal life since then though, and even got pregnant had a beautiful baby without even trying! So if you end up having to do it there's no need to worry. I hope this helps you.

Hi B.! What you're experiencing is totally normal after BF! I am still BF my daughter (17 months) and haven't had a period yet. When I asked my dr. he said that it's very normal, and sometimes can take many months for your period to return. Everyone is different, so you just have to take it easy. However, if you're feeling very anxious due to your medical condition, try to get to your dr sooner rather than later. Maybe they can put you on a waiting list, or you can make it a point to call every morning to see if there are any cancellations. GOOD LUCK!!

Hi B.,

I do not have PCOS but breastfed my son for 13 mths and I still haven't gotten my period (since 12/06). While I breastfed I took a low estrogen pill (not sure if it is the mini-pill) and since my "All clear" in 11/08, I have been on the regular pill. According to the nurse assistant, she said it wasn't good for the body to not "flush" itself out and I have an appointment next week to get checked out. I personally am liking the break but there is a little concern that there could be something else going on. Just thought I would let you know what guidance I had gotten.

Enjoy the break. I never had one for 12 months after the birth of my children as long as I nursed. But do go ahead and see your OByGN so that you have more peace over your body missing one for so long. T.

I just HAD to write you a comment because I saw your son's name- my son's name is Deegan!! A friend of mine liked the name so much she named her son Tegun! I just thought that was funny. Anyway, I breastfed my son as well (he refused to do it for longer than 10 months) and I didn't get my period for many months after he stopped nursing. I loved every minute of it. :) I'm not sure how common/uncommon it is, but just wanted to let you know it happened to me too.