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Can mononucleosis mess with my period?

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Ciela
Ciela

Hello! I'm 18 and female, not sexually active. I was diagnosed with mono mid-July and this is the second period I've had while having mono. The first one was normal (but it made me feel awful since the pains and tiredness from that overlapped with my mono symptoms and made them worse), but this one doesn't seem normal. Usually when I start my period late one evening, it'll be pretty heavy the next day, but today is my first full day of it and there's barely anything. Is it possible for mono to be affecting it or am I just worrying too much?

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  • Sweebee
    Sweebee Ciela

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    Hi Ciela. For me personally this virus stopped my regular monthly visits for about 4-6 months. Currently I find that the fatigue and body aches are worse during my cycle, but seems to clear up/improve afterwards. This horrible virus throws a spanner in the works when it comes to your hormones, so dont stress. Be kind to yourself, rest, eat healthy and take whatever supplements help with your current symptoms. Keep your head up, we are all thinking of you and sending healing vibes. 
    • craig07920
      craig07920 Sweebee

      Posted

      Some really good advice Sweebee, it is really good to see a post from you. I really hope that you are doing better and that it can reassure Ciela that what she is going through with her cycle is something that can be normal during this virus. 

      Thinking about you and still believing in your recovery thanks to God! Hoping for a good day and weekend and settled week ahead for you!

      Craig

    • Ciela
      Ciela Sweebee

      Posted

      Thank you so much for your support and assurance, Sweebee! I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through the same thing and wish you a well recovery too.

  • Kliffy
    Kliffy Ciela

    Posted

    Hi Ceila thank you for your post. Your definately not going crazy with this, it is something I have learnt to deal with as oart of this virus, between ovulation and menstruation approx every 2 weeks my fatigue increases drastically. I have learnt to go with it as my body can't manage the virus and my cycle at the same time. I'm slowly inproving with the duration and intensity of the fatigue but it is very slow going. Take care, rest up and give your body all the time you need to heal.

    Karen

    xx

    • Ciela
      Ciela Kliffy

      Posted

      Thank you so much for replying, Kliffy! Even though it pains me to hear that others are going through this too, it assures me that nothing else is wrong. It's crazy all the ways this virus can mess with our bodies, but I'm really glad to hear that yours is improving.

    • craig07920
      craig07920 Kliffy

      Posted

      Sounds like good advice Kliffy, really hoping that you feel much better too - remember things do get better with this virus with time and you ARE going to recovery - I truly believe that and hang in there!

      Craig

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