Guest guest Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 , The docs might not agree, but when I presented with symptoms, I was having cholangitis attacks - monthly just before or during my period. Therefore, I think that estrogen levels and your cycle can play a big role in this disease! I'm now on antibiotics 24/7, so it has calmed down somewhat, but I am unable to take hormonal birth control because of how it interacts with my liver. I took it for seven years before stopping near diagnosis. It took a long time for the docs to admit that my period played a role in my disease. My doctor readily admits that this is a problem now. (I often try to get my liver transplant labs done near my period because that's when I'm at my worst.) All I can say is that you're not imagining things...Wish I knew something that would definitively help other than the standard antibiotics. I hope it helps to know you're not alone. Deb in VA PSC 1998, UC 1999, Listed Ltx 2001, MELD 17 > I also have a question for the female PSCers. Apologies - this is a sensitive question.. Can ones menstrual cycle affect PSC? > > My husband noted that the 3 times I have been hospitalised in the last 8 months and the numerous times my liver function has gone crazy its always when I am menstrating. My GI Dr doesn't think its related but we are now starting to wonder??? > > Take care > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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