changes in menstrual cycle...

Ange7894 · Joined: 27 May 2006 Posts: 125 Location: Meriden, CT

Hey there,

I was curious if anyone on here had problems with their cycle before they went GF and then noticed a change after they cut out gluten. I've had an irregular cycle most of my life until I went on the pill. That regulated me for the 7 years I was on it. I went off it, and that first year I only got my period 3 or 4 times. Now I'm getting it once every other month or so. I've been GF for a little over a month, and I'm hoping my cycle will go to a more regular monthly routine. How long will it take before it should even out...if it does?

Thanks a bunch!
Ange.

ostrich · Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 4140 Location: Nebraska

Ange have you brought this up with your OBGYN? It could be due to any number of things, including going GF. It could also signal some serious problems.
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Ange7894 · Joined: 27 May 2006 Posts: 125 Location: Meriden, CT

hey there,

yes she's aware of the gaps in my cycle and she's not concerned. She doesn't know about the CD yet since I haven't been to her since being dx. I've read quite a few posts on here about women who had issues with their cycle before getting dx and then once they went GF those issues resolved themselves. So I was just wondering how long it took for them. I got my period last month, so normally I shouldn't get getting it this month, but since I've been GF I was kind of hoping I will. But I don't think it's coming though, and I was wondering if it just takes longer, or maybe has nothing to do with it at all. Oh, listen to me, I'm just rambling on lol. I guess I just have to wait and see. Thanks.

ange

jayhawkmom · Joined: 19 Apr 2006 Posts: 851 Location: Midwest, USA

I've always had *very* normal cycles UNTIL going GF. Now they are wonky and all over the place.

fairmaidenwhite · Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 10 Location: Texas

ostrich · Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 4140 Location: Nebraska

Hey there Maiden! I understand about the cost thing. GF foods (especially stuff that has to be modified so it's GF) can be veeery expensive. The cheapest thing I've found to do is find foods that're naturally GF. Plus there's tons of recipes on here, and most of them are pretty cheap to make.
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cultureslayer · Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Posts: 757 Location: NC

I am an unfunded graduate student. This means I have zero income and have to pay about 6 grand a year for tuition. I also have chronic fatigue so no part time job.

If I can do gluten free then so can you. Seriously, go by the closest asian foods store, buy a big bag of rice, a $30 Aroma rice cooker (wally world and target have them, my brother's aroma works as good as my cuisinart), and you are on your way to cheap gluten free eats!

I make spicy rice, chicken (boneless chicken tenderloins for $2 a lb at Sam's club), and have refried beans and rice a lot. Corn tortillas are good too. I buy progresso when it's buy one get one free. I get rice and tapioca flour for 70 cents a lb at the asian store, and cornstarch for the same at super walmart.

My most favorite thing to do is make rice with onion and chicken boullion, and melt cheese over it. Really, it's probably cheaper than what you are eating now.
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maryjk · Joined: 28 Nov 2006 Posts: 71 Location: Auburn Alabama

Okay, guys, back on topic..........

My cycles were normal before going GF. When I went GF, my temps dropped like a brick. How to I know that? Because I use something called NFP, Natural Family Planning. I take my temp every morning before I get up.

After almost two months, and taking a multi vitamin, my temps are slowly going back to normal.

If you are still eating gluten, you could have low Iron and B12. If so, the low iron could mess up your cycles. I hate to tell you to buy a multi vitamin, but that might help.

Going gluten free would help too. Laughing

fairmaidenwhite · Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 10 Location: Texas

fairmaidenwhite · Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 10 Location: Texas

fairmaidenwhite · Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 10 Location: Texas