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Tremendous Cycle Improvment!


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I was diagnosed with menorrhagia about ten years ago. Really, it's always been that way since I could remember. It got progressively worse until there where several days out of the month I couldn't really leave the house without a change of clothes. I'm not even kidding a little bit. I had surgery two years ago with a specialist that made no difference at all. It seemed I was always in some stage of bleeding. And I never knew when I would it a would all of the sudden start. So now I've been gluten-free for my third cycle and WHAT A CHANGE! The first one was slightly lighter, the next came 25 days later and lasted only five days and this last one came on day 29 with nary a cramp! I am in shock! I would spend several days a month attached to a heating pad. (and, essentially, a diaper :rolleyes:) I am very hopeful that this is a permanent change for me. Have any of you experienced this? I am still so amazed that this could make such a difference in my cycle. And I'm kind of mad that not one of the five ob/gyns could have suggested it!


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Wow that is great news!

I've been mostly gluten-free since April. (Elimination diet - tried wheat/gluten a couple of times since to read body's response). I've been on BCPs solid for 15 years. I love BCP. I didn't want to come off of them but I had too. I was majorly bummed and scared at how terrible I'd feel while my hormones readjusted. I stopped the pill one time, about 14 years ago, and felt so horrific, I vowed never again. Well, I have to say, much to my surprise, as far as female hormones go, etc. It has been just fine coming off of them. I've been taking some supplements, which I think help too but mostly I think it is because I've been gluten-free (and not eating any real processed junk food). I agree - I think there is a definite connection there.

But don't be too mad at your docs - I'm sure the thought never crossed their minds - at all. However, I'd definitely try to "educate" them when you see them next. Maybe they'll be open to it and learn and offer it to someone else going through similar problems.

Jestgar Rising Star

Oh I'm so jealous. And I know exactly what you're describing, but unfortunately mine didn't clear up with going gluten free.

newlyfree Rookie

Nope, you're not the only one :) Whee!!!!!

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