This is my first period since starting chemo 7 weeks ago. No3 FEC next Tuesday. I thought I’d stopped so a tadge disappointed! Well I came on on Friday and it’s been like my first day of period since. Very very heavy and a few clots too, and now I’m a bit worried. My periods dont usually bother me at all but this one is and painful too. Paracetamol do the job but just worried about Hb levels etc.
Anyone else had this experience? Should I talk to someone (hubby is worried too).
Awaiting your answers ladies.
Vanessa xxxx
Thought I’d just add, 37 years old and not on tamoxifen yet!!
Hi Mummyv
Just before my diagnosis in June (age 35), I stopped the depo-provera contraceptive injection. My partner and I decided that we would try for a baby and then this bombshell! My periods returned after my first epirubicin - and what a period. Painful, prolonged, massive blood clots and lasted for about 10 days. The same happened after each epirubicin (4 in total). My Oncologist did not seem concerned about this and said it was reassuring that my ovaries were functioning. Since starting CMF though,my periods have stopped.
Mention it to your Oncologist for reassurance. Heavy painful periods are the last thing we need at the moment particularly when our red blood cells are already compromised.
All the best
Carly x
Hi
I had a period just after my first FEC and it was unbelievable I have always been really light before but this was something special. Not had one since 3rd FEC on 26th. My BC nurse said quite common try and not worry.
Love
C
Hi
I started my FEC chemo back in mid october and I haven’t had a period since.My last period was back in Sept and they were always a bit unpredictable, I was on the contraceptive implant which was taken out pronto but nothing since. I am curious now to see what may happen…
All the best
Caroline x
Looked up on the internet and it seems quite normal. I’m not going to worry so much now, just buy some super plus!!
Thanks everyone xxx Vanessa
Me too!
after contraceptive implant was removed before WLE I got an immediate heavy period (first in 7 years!) and guess what? 4 weeks later I have a mastectomy and for 9 days, 7 while in hospital, period from hell. Changing tampons every 2 hours and huge blood clots as well as cramps! Now I am waiting to start chemo and hope they will stop! Weird isn’t it. I’m 35 by the way
Ruth