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Covid Missed Periods

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PoppyFlower Fri 06-Jan-23 10:48:43

Hi Ladies, I had Covid over Christmas and New Year and now my period is at least a week overdue. Although I'm 49, I haven't yet missed one!! Feels like permanent pmt ATM but maybe it's just messing with my head!

PoppyFlower Fri 06-Jan-23 10:49:31

PS, I'm single so no chance of an incredibly late pregnancy!

Fleurpepper Fri 06-Jan-23 10:50:38

What's one of those?

PoppyFlower Fri 06-Jan-23 10:53:47

Ha! smile I'm waiting eagerly to be in your position! Also hoping there might be a few younger GNs on here!

Fleurpepper Fri 06-Jan-23 10:55:27

LOL sorry, couldn't help it ;) been so long!

Callistemon21 Fri 06-Jan-23 10:57:13

Perhaps this link could help?
www.gransnet.com/health/menopause

SueDonim Fri 06-Jan-23 12:23:39

There was an article in the news recently about how Covid seemed to tip some women into perimenopause. Perhaps it’s related to that?

Sparklefizz Fri 06-Jan-23 12:31:05

My daughter's periods were messed up by having Covid. She had a period every fortnight for a while. I think it's recognised as a known after effect of Covid.

PoppyFlower Fri 06-Jan-23 12:40:27

Thanks Sparklefizz and Sue Donim. Most helpful!

Farmor15 Fri 06-Jan-23 15:05:55

Any infection or stress on body can disrupt cycle, not just Covid. I got a bad flu years ago which made my period 2 weeks late, and sometimes my cycle would be disrupted after donating blood.

Callistemon21 Fri 06-Jan-23 15:07:58

SueDonim

There was an article in the news recently about how Covid seemed to tip some women into perimenopause. Perhaps it’s related to that?

I've heard of at least one older woman, past the menopause stage, who had an unexpected period after having Covid and another after the vaccine.

Stranger Things.

PoppyFlower Fri 06-Jan-23 16:13:22

It's all very strange. Still got the cough and awful body pains 2.5 weeks on.. Gotta be patient I guess!

JaneJudge Fri 06-Jan-23 16:16:18

yes it has caused post menopausal bleeding too.

I didn't have a period for 3 months following a covid vaccine but they are now regular again

Callistemon21 Fri 06-Jan-23 16:31:05

PoppyFlower

It's all very strange. Still got the cough and awful body pains 2.5 weeks on.. Gotta be patient I guess!

Yes, it's early days
(Sorry)

Can you take some Vitamin D and other vitamins? It's not easy to get Vit D otherwise in the winter.

PoppyFlower Fri 06-Jan-23 17:27:08

Thanks Callistemon21. Yes, I take Vitamin D, all the Bs too, and Menopace. On a very low dose of Diazepam for the muscle pain too. I rattle as I walk!