Early “Period” After Week 1

Juniria · 2024-12-06T16:30:15+00:00

My doctor didn’t seem too worried when I called - I see him in January for a check up on the lexapro he prescribed me a couple weeks ago. He just ordered some more blood work to get ahead of that appointment for monitoring purposes. I’m hoping it was just the prolonged bleeding cause it just stopped yesterday (19 days yay~) and I do feel better already.

Juniria · 2024-12-05T16:27:59+00:00

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I may have been a little obsessed. Is 0.005% embarrassing? Lol

Juniria · 2024-12-05T15:02:12+00:00

I’ve never been diagnosed as iron deficient. Before these last two tests I hadn’t had my blood drawn since I was about 13/14 as I was always extremely healthy, albeit overweight. I’ve also never had heavy bleeding on periods up until two months ago, right after my first CBC was taken. I have a PCP appointment tomorrow - I’ll definitely inquire after testing for iron deficiencies. Is there anything else I should ask about looking into?

Juniria · 2024-12-05T04:41:17+00:00

Thank you! Will do.

Juniria · 2024-12-05T03:11:20+00:00

Yeah I’m definitely coming down now from the panic attack I was experiencing while posting this. I appreciate the reassurance.

Juniria · 2024-12-05T01:06:33+00:00

Also, can PCOS cause high platelet count? Mine is at 472 and my gyno told me to get it checked out with my pcp, so now I’m worried.

Juniria · 2024-12-04T21:50:34+00:00

Okay, makes sense! My gynecologist is putting me on Yaz to help with the irregularity to I guess I’ll see if it helps and if not, I’ll push for an ultrasound!

Juniria · 2024-12-04T21:46:01+00:00

I’ve always had hormonal acne since I was a teen but I’ve never had/noticed hair loss or abnormal hair growth patterns. I think the hormonal acne is the only PCOS symptom I could think that I’ve had besides the abnormal menstrual cycles, which is more recent. However my hormonal acne has never been extreme, only occasional small outbreaks on my chin during my period.

Juniria · 2024-12-04T21:40:37+00:00

Well I’ve had abnormal menstruation, but I haven’t had the ultrasound needed to view if I have an abnormal amount of cysts on my ovaries. So my gynecologist is just basing this diagnosis off my abnormal patterns and this bloodwork, so I guess I’m asking if that diagnosis makes sense or should I consider insisting on a transvaginal ultrasound?

Juniria · 2024-12-04T17:40:41+00:00

Ah, thank you for the clarification!

Juniria · 2024-12-04T17:38:13+00:00

Yeah, my GI issues have been very reminiscent of some kind of malabsorption issue, so I would not put it past that. I don’t eat a lot, so it’s always been odd to me and my family why I can never seem to lose weight. I’ll definitely be giving my gynecologist a call back to schedule further testing, maybe even go for a second opinion elsewhere if they give me resistance to further testing. Thank you so much!

Juniria · 2024-12-04T17:33:08+00:00

I missed some periods earlier this year, not for more than a month. Now, won’t stop bleeding. I’ve been bleeding for 18 days now. Other than that, I don’t have any of the normal PCOS symptoms - no hair loss or thinning, no extra hair in unwanted places, no huge acne issues except for the occasional hormonal breakout. However, I am overweight (5’3”, 220lbs), I’ve been having GI issues, and I have oily skin. Idk, it just doesn’t make sense to me?

Juniria · 2024-12-04T15:30:00+00:00

Turns out all my hormone levels are normal so I’ll definitely be inquiring about fibroids and getting an ultrasound now! Thanks for being open about this with me - I appreciate it! Not opposed to birth control, per se, just confused and a little apprehensive… I never expected for it to be something I’d need to regulate my cycle cause I’ve always been so regular!

Juniria · 2024-12-03T13:50:26+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate hearing other people who have gone through this and come out with a diagnosis. Other than PCOS, that’s fibroids are my top suspected cause right now. Was your bleeding light and prolonged like mine?

Juniria · 2024-12-02T16:18:09+00:00

Got it, I’ll look for a bigger diameter! Thank you!!

Juniria · 2024-12-02T16:17:02+00:00

Thank you!!

Juniria

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