Irregular periods-

January 27, 2006

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

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