Re: Irregular periods-

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Hi Lynn,

It sounds as if my periods have been similar to yours, even before diagnosis.

When I think back my periods were 'spotting' for several days before I had a

normal period and my wbc were high also.

I'm sure this is to do first with the CML and now Glivec, and this last month

was crazy. I commented about it to my haemotologist who said that there was no

firm evidence to relate this to Glivec, but he also knows that I am on this

support group so know what others are going through too.

It doesn't stop me from worrying though and quite frankly I am dreading my next

period ... I am going to see what happens next month and if the same things

happens again take myself off to the GP and see if there is some other

underlying factor. There is no way I would consider a hysterectomy, drastic to

say the least unless absolutely necessary. I am not on any other pills either,

no birth control.

Seems that something changes hormones? I have been on Glivec for just over 7

weeks now and am pleased to see that a similar thing is happening to other women

too, it doesn't stop me from worrying though.

Jackie

[ ] Irregular periods-

Hi ,

It the time of my diagnosis, I was 41. I had been sick for quite

some time before finding out about the CML. My white count was

305,000 and I was very anemic. My periods were getting very faint,

almost like " spotting " more than a " period. "

When I got on Gleevec and my counts returned to normal, everything

changed. I alternate between heavy and normal. It still lasts my

average time. I have not even considered a hysterectomy. I am not

on birth control either.

If you are worried, by all means see your OB/GYN. They can determine

if there is something secondary going on with you.

Sincerely, Lynn (Snickersunny)

Dx'd 12/03

PCRU

Hi Ladies,

I am new to this site and I am still working my way around on it,

through it and in it but i noticed your posting about irregular

periods. I was dx in aug. 2005 and I am 36 years old and I have

noticed my periods changing alot over the last five months. they are

much heavier, last longer than my " normal " and quite honestly I can't

keepup with it sometimes and this last month's came a week early. My

oncology dr. has referred me to an OB/GYN to have my ovaries checked.

I think it has to do with the medicine, gleevec becasue prior to

knowing I have CML my periods were different and gleevec is the only

new thing or drug I take.

have dr. ever talked to you about a hysterectomy? not that i want one.

I would almost just deal with my period for now. I haven't had any

night sweats etc.

well let me know if you have any advice or " magic " answers. thanks,

kelly