How long did it take for your cycles to return?

melly

I only hope that I can look back and laugh at the funny story surrounding the return of my period...here's hoping

LorenaB

I was 41 when I was diagnosed with bc.  I had been on birth control pills for years, partly because my body never had a regular cycle on its own, and with the pill it was like clockwork.  Since the cancer was hormone + I stopped the pill immediately, and was surprised that for several months, I got AF regularly, every 30-32 days.  I started chemo in late March, got AF once in early April, and then nothing.  I wasn't sure if it was chemopause or my own unpredictable body.  Then in late September, just two days after starting Tamoxifen -- there she was!  I was actually happy to have cramps! I felt like my body was telling me that I'm not old yet. 

I turned 42 in October and got my period again last week.  Unfortunately, having another child is not in the cards for me, since I'll 47 when I stop taking Tamoxifen.  I have a wonderful 7-year-old son and I might adopt another child someday.  In any case, the fact that I'm having a regular cycle these days just makes me feel better, like my body is trying really hard to return to normal. 

Sending out regular menstrual cycle vibes to all those who want them! :-)

Lauren

mistikal

I was diagnosed at 34 in Nov 07, and don't have children. We were travelling when I was diagnosed and were hoping to start a family on our return. I had my last "proper" cycle in April 08 - my last cycle of chemo. Then finished radiation in June. In August I had a bit of a period but not proper. Nothing until  a few weeks ago, I had a bad cramp which woke me up in the middle of the night. I had a bit more of a period recently - Nov. So I think they're coming back. I'm on tamoxifen and onco switched me to a progesterone only pill (was previously on a mix of oestrogen & progesterone). Because my cancer was ER+. I see him again in two weeks so fingers crossed its good news. So basically I have had 2 "sort of" periods within 7 months of completing chemo or two months after radiation. I've heard that women do have children post BC treatment, so there is hope. I no longer have hot flashes. I find that using Replens (vaginal moisturiser) and Sylk (lubricant) helps with vaginal dryness and pH balance.