Stopped Period / Amenorrhea
Users on Reddit have varied experiences regarding their menstrual cycles while on GLP-1 medications. While many users, particularly those with PCOS, report that their periods become more regular or return after a period of amenorrhea, a few users have mentioned experiencing missed periods or significantly irregular cycles.
Experiences with Stopped or Irregular Periods:
Another user described their cycle becoming highly irregular: "Something I noticed is that it did affect my periods. My cycle has gone even more irregular than it already was. I get my period 5-9weeks however the actual menstruation lasts only 7 days, when it use to last longer before. I was told that when you lose the fat, the estrogen stored in the fat is in your system a little longer so you don’t get that dip in your hormone to start menstruation. "[2]
It's also noted by a user that, "Since everything on earth impacts menstruation, I had bleeding issues after starting it. Apparently that’s pretty common; it’s not a direct side effect, but a result of so many hormonal/system changes. "[3]
In contrast, many other users, especially those with conditions like PCOS, found that GLP-1 medications helped regulate their previously absent or irregular periods. For instance, one user who used to get a period once every four months started getting it monthly on tirzepatide. [4] Another shared, "My period is regular now... actually predictable! "[5] and someone else mentioned, "It has also regulated my period even after I stopped taking it. "[6]
Remedies and Preventions:
The provided data does not contain specific remedies or preventions recommended by users for stopped periods or amenorrhea experienced while on GLP-1 medications. The discussions tend to focus more on the potential causes, such as hormonal shifts due to the medication or weight loss. If experiencing amenorrhea, consulting with a healthcare provider is generally advised to understand the underlying cause and appropriate management.
Experiences with Stopped or Irregular Periods:
- One user reported missing periods initially, stating, "So my first 3 month were fine, expected I didn’t have 2 periods my last one the cramping was very overwhelming… I have researched it, it can be due to the mass hormone shift.
In contrast, many other users, especially those with conditions like PCOS, found that GLP-1 medications helped regulate their previously absent or irregular periods. For instance, one user who used to get a period once every four months started getting it monthly on tirzepatide. [4] Another shared, "My period is regular now... actually predictable! "[5] and someone else mentioned, "It has also regulated my period even after I stopped taking it. "[6]
Remedies and Preventions:
The provided data does not contain specific remedies or preventions recommended by users for stopped periods or amenorrhea experienced while on GLP-1 medications. The discussions tend to focus more on the potential causes, such as hormonal shifts due to the medication or weight loss. If experiencing amenorrhea, consulting with a healthcare provider is generally advised to understand the underlying cause and appropriate management.