Sickness affects cycle?

**RiotGirl** · 02-10-2010 11:23 PM

So I was sick for a week before my period. I wasn't sleeping properly, or eating properly. I was also taking some medicine for it.

I heard all these can affect your cycle? Because I had a light cycle which I haven't had before. It lasted about 3 days and wasn't constant either. It was a lot lighter than usual.

Could a period like that be cause by what I said before (sickness, medicine etc.) ? I had sore breasts the week before which is a usual symptom for me, and I don't have them anymore so I don't think I'm pregnant? Or does it sound like a possibly pregnancy to anyone?

Any ideas

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**CHANDLERS WISH** · 02-11-2010 12:40 AM

I've been waiting 2 weeks

I suspect if your not eating or sleeping properly, your body acknowledges "stress" and certainly will make things different in that department.

I am sure you will work your "horrid" magic next month

CW

**p3375** · 02-11-2010 02:36 AM

Yeah, periods are influenced by all sorts of things. Mine used to be regular as clockwork, now they are much less so. Seems whenever I have a light one, I pay for it next time 'round.

Don't know how old you are, but I kind of got used to the variations over time. I'm in my mid-30's, so changes in my periods, or even a missed one here and there don't get me too excited. Relax.

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**RiotGirl** · 02-11-2010 10:41 AM

Thanks for your responses

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In general I don't really eat or sleep properly

, it was just worse cause I was sick.

The only reason I'm worrying is because I'm 18, I've had my period for about 5ish years now and haven't expierenced a one like that before.

You guys put my mind at ease tho

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