I have just started taking an anti-depressant, Clomipramine, and i was wondering what affects it has on the menstrual cycle. I had my period last week, before taking the pills and it lasted 5days (as usual) My last period was 4days late. I am now bleeding again, but its not like usual period blood. Will my anti-depressant do this to me? What should i do? I dont usually bleed between periods! Please help
2006-07-08 01:24:36 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
i too am on them but have never effected my periods you should read the leaflet this will give you full list of known side effects if in doubt speak to your doctor.
2006-07-08 03:25:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an alternative medicinal therapist and an ex nurse. The answer is yes it would. Anti-depressants work on the brain and of course our brain controls our hormones how can it do this if it impaired by these terrible drugs. I suggest you take a natural anti-depressant. ST JOHNS WORT, it has NO side effects, it may take a little time to get into the system but at least you know it's not going to screw your body up. If you want any more advice I am always here but give me your e mail address for a reply
Also aromatherapy would also help your depression, I deal in this therapy also
Gloria(BSYA)
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2006-07-08 10:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by gloriashealth@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The #1 hormone - because it can affect the production of all the other hormones - is insulin. Ask your doctor for a fasting insulin blood test . Ask for a copy of your results. 10 or higher is abnormal for an adult.
Also ask for a saliva test. This test will tell you if any of your feminine hormones are not at the best levels. This may account for why your anti-depressant is having an effect on your periods. It could just be a coincidence. Since I do not know your age, if you are near or over 42, you might be starting peri-menopause. (Check out other Yahoo!Answers for this one). I do not like doctors who prescribe stuff without testing insulin levels first.
Insulin levels can have an effect on moods and elation/depression.
Your symptoms (all of them) could be related to low blood sugar. You may want to check out www.hufa.org, and click on the symptoms link to check yourself out.
2006-07-08 02:03:25 · answer #3 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the whole stress thing-- anti d's dont affect your periods, its the reason why u went on them thats making your periods erratic.
Go see the gp on ways to improve your cycle perhaps he could put you on the pill
2006-07-08 02:30:49 · answer #4 · answered by Scatty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to hear it- i took these tablets and ended up with a very bad case of jaundice-it was the worst year ever
2006-07-08 07:17:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go and see your doctor or nurse,Goodluck
2006-07-08 02:31:34 · answer #6 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋