Myasthenia Gravis Support Group
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disease leading to fluctuating muscle weakness and fatiguability. The hallmark of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that increases during periods of activity and improves after periods of rest. Although myasthenia gravis may affect any voluntary muscle, muscles that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, and...
Im curious what effect mg, prednisone or plasmapheresis has had on your menstrual cycle and hormones.
I just got my period for the first time in February, and then again in june (five days after starting pred.) and haven't gotten it since. I am assuming my body is still just trying to find its balance because I just got my period for the first time this year but can prednisone effect menstrual cycles/ puberty/ hormones etc????
I know prednisone stunts growth but does that apply to puberty or just height?
Also I am curious if my weekly plasma exchange or just being on so many meds could be the culprit... like maybe my body is so out of balance right now that it has halted certain systems or processes
Any input would help. Thank you
Annie
I just got my period for the first time in February, and then again in june (five days after starting pred.) and haven't gotten it since. I am assuming my body is still just trying to find its balance because I just got my period for the first time this year but can prednisone effect menstrual cycles/ puberty/ hormones etc????
I know prednisone stunts growth but does that apply to puberty or just height?
Also I am curious if my weekly plasma exchange or just being on so many meds could be the culprit... like maybe my body is so out of balance right now that it has halted certain systems or processes
Any input would help. Thank you
Annie
For me, I definitely become more "MG sensitive" around my cycle and physical activity/alcohol really take their toll around that time.
I never actually thought about whether my meds had any affect on my cycle, as I've been on birth control for some years now thanks to Imuran.
Unfortunately, we ladies have such a delicate situation going on that it's often difficult to track down what's causing what. Your body could very well be still trying to regulate itself.... Or the fact that you might be stressing about it could be the reason for the spaced out periods. OR it could be a rapid change in weight. You might want to talk to your neuro and your OB/GYN about it and see what they come up with. Good luck, sugar!
Anyways, prednisone is because of it's very nature will make your hormones fluctuate. That's why the majority of the side effects are so horrible. The stress, weight gain and medical treatments will all play a huge role. I haven't had a period (spotting only due to a uterine ablation 2 yrs ago) since I started the steroids. I would definitely talk to your PCP, Neuro and OBGYN. If you haven't already had a PAP test (annual exam and test for cervical cancer) you may wish to start that sooner because of the complications that come from the treatments you receive. You are so young and it's a shame that this is one more thing to burden you with but as women it's what we do. lol Best of luck to you and take care of yourself.
Hugs,
Angie