Your current period may be lasting longer and the menstrual flow may be heavier than normal because you missed your period last month.
You did not mention the specific medications which you were taking to treat irritable bowel syndrome. Regardless, to my knowledge, medications prescribed for IBS do not affect the menstrual cycle.
Women who are perimenopausal can experience irregular menstrual cycles. Are you in your late 40s or 50s?
If your period continues beyond seven days, bleeding soaks through one or more sanitary pads or tampons every hour for several consecutive hours and you experiences tiredness, fatigue or shortness of breath, please consult your physician.
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Hello mya,
Your current period may be lasting longer and the menstrual flow may be heavier than normal because you missed your period last month.
You did not mention the specific medications which you were taking to treat irritable bowel syndrome. Regardless, to my knowledge, medications prescribed for IBS do not affect the menstrual cycle.
Women who are perimenopausal can experience irregular menstrual cycles. Are you in your late 40s or 50s?
If your period continues beyond seven days, bleeding soaks through one or more sanitary pads or tampons every hour for several consecutive hours and you experiences tiredness, fatigue or shortness of breath, please consult your physician.
Maryann
August 24, 2012 - 4:17pmThis Comment
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