Question 1

im 41 anemic i wanna know why do i go to the restroom as soon as im done eating plus i havent gotten my period too?

Accepted Answer

: There is a natural reflex called the "gastrocolic" reflex that sends nerve impulses down the line to empty after you fill your stomach. It is stronger in some than others &amp; may come out more when you have loose stools. It has nothing to do with your cycle, which is a separate system.

Question 2

can being anemic effect your period?

Accepted Answer

Not per se: Menstrual bleeding can cause anemia in a woman. Anemia pre se usually does not affect periods, but if the anemia is part of under-nutriton and low weight, it can cause lack of periods.

Question 3

help! can anemia interfere with absent period?

Accepted Answer

Relationship is: Possible. Illness could produce both low rbcs and failure to cycle. Complex -- see your doc for a thorough evaluation.

Question 4

can you become anemic from losing too much blood during a period?

Accepted Answer

Anemia: Usually not due to one heavy period. What happens usually is that you become anemic-  due to the ongoing heavy menses / blood loss- that occurs in monthly basis- assuming that you have a monthly period.

Question 5

how common is it to be anemic just a few days before your period starts?

Accepted Answer

No.: Normally there is not enough blood lost with a period to change your blood count very much.  But if periods are heavy or your diet lacking in iron, you could become anemic from iron deficiency over time.

Question 6

can being anemic throw off your period?

Accepted Answer

Generally, your.....: Anemia would have to be significant before you experience an impact on your periods.  Indeed, anemias emerge commonly among women because they have a monthly blood loss that goes uncompensated by new rbc synthesis.  Sometimes these anemias can be quite significant, suggesting that menses can proceed unabated, even in the context of significant anemia. If you are worried about this, consult your dr.

Question 7

how does having anemia affect your period?

Accepted Answer

Generally, your.....: Anemia would have to be significant before you experience an impact on your periods.  Indeed, anemias emerge commonly among women because they have a monthly blood loss that goes uncompensated by new rbc synthesis.  Sometimes these anemias can be quite significant, suggesting that menses can proceed unabated, even in the context of significant anemia. If you are worried about this, consult your dr.

Question 8

what to do if my period is causing me to have anemia.?

Accepted Answer

Lots of options: There are several treatment options depending on the cause of your bleeding.  For example, polyps, fibroids, hormonal imbalances, anovulation, coagulation defects can all cause abnormal or heavy bleeding leading to anemia.  Your treatment could include birth control pills, a Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud, an endometrial ablation, or even hysterectomy depending on the cause.  Discuss these options with your doctor.

Question 9

is my anemia causing my period's delay?

Accepted Answer

It's possible.: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked  weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems (polycystic ovary syndrome or asherman’s syndrome). #1 reason is pregnancy.

Question 10

could anemia be a reason for my missed period?

Accepted Answer

Did you have sex.: If you had sex since your last period, pregnancy needs to be ruled out and you should do a pregnancy test. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully.
If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

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