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Weird body issues

LaterMamaLaterMama member
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Ever since we stopped using condoms to see if I get pregnant, strange things have been going on with my body. I realize it could be psychological but I'm worried about a few things.

My periods have been arriving late or early and much heavier and shorter than before which was clockwork. My cramps are awful and I'm always tired and hungry. I think I've gained 5-8 pounds! I still workout but not as often because of the fatigue which I realize can also contribute to the cycle of low energy.

I don't know if I'm consistently miscarrying and that's why I feel like my body keeps going through the ringer. Have to wait 3 more weeks to see a doc. My body feels like it could be pregnant even though 3 pee tests in 3 months have said negative.

Ugh. Has anyone else had anything like this when they first started? I'd understand if I was on hormonal bc but it was just condoms so not sure why my body would be so out of whack.
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Re: Weird body issues

  • totallycowtotallycow member
    edited December 2013

    When I got into my 30's my periods changed from what they were.  Used to be 5 days straight, 2 heavy days, a day off followed by 2 light days. Now they're done in 3 days tops and I am so irregular. I do remember reading an article in Cosmo or Redbook about changes as you age. Perhaps this is what you are experiencing...

    And weight fluctuation could also have an effect.

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  • LaterMamaLaterMama member
    Interesting. I hope it's not early menopause. I didn't realize it could change so much with it not being EM. I'll look that up. Thanks.

    It's chicken/egg with my hunger and weight gain vs hormonal and schedule shifts. Gah!
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  • czarmomczarmom member
    Have you had your thyroid tested?   That can affect your periods and cause fatigue and weight gain.   I am hypothyroid and went through some similiar effects before being treated.

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  • ksgsmuksgsmu member
    czarmom... 
    ***siggy/ticker warning***

    Me:36 DH:38 TTC#1 since 4/2012
    Me DX: Hashimotos,Hypothyroid, DOR, MTHFR,  DH: normal

     IUI #1-#4 BFNs and a few cancelled cycles in the mix.
    - poor responder
    ***Suprise BFP on 6/13/13. Natural MC @6wks 3days
    IVF#1 and 2- Cancelled due to no response on max stimms
    FET 5/20- BFP
    1st Beta- 641
    2nd beta- 2166
    Sono- TWINS!!!!
    Two Boys! Born January 2015 @36 weeks.  Healthy and no NICU!  So blessed!



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  • LaterMamaLaterMama member
    I haven't but I'll bring it up during my appt on the 3rd. Thanks. It'd just be nice to know what's going on. O.o
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