Question for the ladies

[MCC]

I just wondered how long (if ever) it took for your periods to return once you finished cyclo treatment?- if you had IV cyclo, I don't know how it works with the tablets? (I don't even know how long you take these for?).

I was told about 2 months after the cyclo and the injections to stop ovulation that I had...and if they haven't returned by then then maybe they never will as the treatment may have brought on early menopause.

[misskay]

I'm on the Oral Cytoxan at 150mg a day... my doc told me my periods would most likely stop during treatment (at least 6 months). Also said that they may never return and I could be sterile afterwards... but since my only child is almost 24 and I'm not planning on anymore (ready for grandbabies ) it really isn't an issue for me. I've been on the oral Cyt for about 7 weeks now, and had 1 period right after starting the chemo, but nothing since...

[gwenllian111]

When I was 14, I had regular periods, but on Cytoxan for 3 months, my periods didn't come back for another 8 months therafter.

During my latest cyclo, I was giving 'ovarian protection' injections in order to induce temporary menopause, thus protecting my future fertility. It did work, as my 13 month old daughter will now testify.

GOOD LUCK!!!

[Deanne Hull]

oh what!!! you can get them back?, NOOOOoooooooo, i have got very used to life with out them....

[Sangye]

LOL-- mine disappeared during my third month on ctx. Interestingly, last year hormone tests showed I was not in menopause. I haven't repeated them. They're not always accurate.

[Luce]

I was on the depo provera contraceptive injection before I was diagnosed, and am still on it now.
I haven't had a period for nearly 10 years now (absolute heaven!) but because of this I have no idea if I'm still fertile. I'm hoping that because my reproductive system has been dormant for so long it may have avoided any damage. I won't know until I come off of the injections and start having periods again, then I can have a fertility test. I'm only 27 and do want children, unfortunately we couldn't freeze any eggs because the injection stopped me producing them and there was no way I could delay the cyclo until I got a period if I stopped the injection then.
So it was decided the best way was to keep up with contraception and just hope for the best.

On a side note and as hopefully only the ladies are reading this thread, does anyone know what could cause sore, tender nipples (no way I can be pregnant, as per the above!)?

[Jack]

On a side note and as hopefully only the ladies are reading this thread,

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[Sangye]

LOL-- I wondered what you were going to say, Jack.

Luce, you should ask your gynecologist. There are several things that could be.

[Luce]

Well now that's embarrassing Jack!
I honestly thought the men would run a mile from this thread...

Thanks Sangye, I'm hoping it's nothing more than hormones but I'll get it checked out.

[Deanne Hull]

Good to see a man in touch with his femine side