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Irregular Periods

angel42

By angel42
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angel42 Enthusiast
angel42
Posted

Hi,

Maybe someone can help. I just went off birth control three months ago. Before going on birth control my periods were extremely irregular. (6 weeks, then 2 weeks, then 3 weeks then 5 weeks etc) I was diagnosed with Celiac 6 months ago and have been gluten-free ever since. I had read that Celiac can lead to irregular periods so I was hoping that since I am gluten-free now that my periods would be normal but no such luck. It took me six weeks to get my first period after going off birth control. My next period came after 5 weeks. My husband and I want to start trying but since I am still irregular I think it will be difficult to tell when I get pregnant since I really never know when my period is coming. Will the periods become regular over time since I am off gluten or is it possible that my periods will never be regular and it's not the Celiac at all.

Has this happened to anyone else?

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SpikeMoore Apprentice
SpikeMoore
Posted

Hi there

Pick up "taking charge of your fertility" I believe the author is Toni Weschler. This will help you figure out your cycles.

sansglutengrl Explorer
sansglutengrl
Posted

Hi Angel,

I have had the same thing. I actually just went to the doctor because mine were so out of control random, and she tested my thyroid to make sure there wasn't something wrong there, and there wasn't - but maybe this is your issue. Also, she said that it could take an entire year after going off the pill to get back to normal, and many months to get pregnant (makes me scared!). So this may not help, but I was hoping mine would get to normal after going gluten-free and they haven't.

Hope that helps!

-sansglutengrl

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monicacpht3641 Rookie
monicacpht3641
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I went off my birth control about 6 months before starting the gluten-free diet. Those months in between were awful. I had my period for 1 to 2 months straight with only about 1 week of non-period. I've read and loved Takin Charge Of Your Fertility, and wanted to be in control and aware of my body. The problem persisted so long I eventually gave in and went to the doctor. I expressed my concern about wanting to avoid birth control pills, but I knew I needed some help to get things under control. She started me on Provera, which I take 10 days out of the month. I don't have the same side effects as I did with bc pills, and my periods are regular. I've been gluten-free for about a year now, so this month I'm skipping my Provera to see if my body is ovulating or not. I still chart my temps every morning, so I should be able to tell if it happens. Here's hoping!

-not trying to get pregnant, just want to know that i'm functioning for when dh and I begin to try

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pinkgirl Newbie
pinkgirl
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Hi,

Maybe someone can help. I just went off birth control three months ago. Before going on birth control my periods were extremely irregular. (6 weeks, then 2 weeks, then 3 weeks then 5 weeks etc) I was diagnosed with Celiac 6 months ago and have been gluten-free ever since. I had read that Celiac can lead to irregular periods so I was hoping that since I am gluten-free now that my periods would be normal but no such luck. It took me six weeks to get my first period after going off birth control. My next period came after 5 weeks. My husband and I want to start trying but since I am still irregular I think it will be difficult to tell when I get pregnant since I really never know when my period is coming. Will the periods become regular over time since I am off gluten or is it possible that my periods will never be regular and it's not the Celiac at all.

Has this happened to anyone else?

I am in the same boat you are! I went off the pill 4 months ago and am very irregular. I fluctuate between 4, 5, and 6 weeks. My husband and I are also trying to get pregnant but it is hard b/c I have no idea when I am ovulating. I was very irregular before I went on the pill so I didn't really expect to have normal cycles now that I am off it. I have been gluten free for almost four years now, so for me, it isn't celiac that is causing the irregular cycles. I have read that it is possibly "ovulation issues"...I don't really know what that means. My husband just keeps telling me that it is not an easy process getting pregnant, it takes some people a long time, we just need to keep trying and be patient. It makes an emotional time that much more emotional. I wish I had some advice for you but I don't, I just wanted to let you know that you aren't the only one out there. Best of luck to you and your husband!

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2BHealthy Newbie
2BHealthy
Posted

Hey, I'm new to this forum thing but I like what I've read so far. Lots of good advice and experience. I don't know if anyone can help but, my issue is that I've started spotting but I'm on a progesterone shot which had already stopped my periods for over a year. I have been on a gluten-free diet for almost a month and a half and I've spotted twice in that time frame. Is anyone else on a birth control shot with similar results?

I didn't think a changed diet could affect my cycle while I'm on birth control.

alamaz Collaborator
alamaz
Posted

Hi Girls- I have irregular cycles also. Typically 32-45 days long and anywhere in between. I was dx'ed with PCOS. My doc. suggested Clear Blue Easy Fertility Monitor two months ago, last month was the first month we used it and i'm pregnant :D you use it every morning and it tells you the days of high fertility and then when you ovulate. it was $200 on Amazon but so worth it. we'd been trying for over a year then I had a miscarriage in January (so I'm crossing my fingers we hear a heartbeat at tomorrows doctors appointment). I don't work for the company or anything but the product totally works and it was very simple to use!

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melrobsings Contributor
melrobsings
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Oh my gosh I never thought that this could be a celiac thing! I have NEVER been regular!!! It was always a guessing game with my bf and I and always always always had a tampon stash on me....but funny, whenever I forgot the tampon stash was when i got my period....i think my body was playing tricks on me on purpose! lol Good to know i'm not the only one!

Glutenfreefamily Enthusiast
Glutenfreefamily
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My period took about 9 months to come back after being gluten free. My sister's took about a year.

I second the book "taking charge of your fertility". Its a very good read and very thorough. It helps to understand how your body works, it also talks about infertility and how to avoid pregnancy in the future.

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