Can a change in lithium dosage cause a late period?
Question posted by brahms01 on 22 Aug 2011
Last updated on 22 August 2011 by cetteferge
I recently changed my dose of lithium (it went up) and since then, my period has not come. I'm approximately a week late and I'm having my normal premenstrual symptoms (tender breasts, cramps, pimples) but no bleeding whatsoever.
I went off Lamictal because it was making my periods very close together (approximately two weeks) and went off it two months ago. Is it possible that the change in dosage in lithium could be doing something similar?
Also, as I'm a virgin, I doubt the whole pregnancy thing could be in the cards.
Hi there-I'm afraid anything can affect your period, when it comes to adding or removing chemicals from our bodies. Our body chemistry is such an intricate balance, even foods & too much/too little exercise can affect the body chemistry. I know someone who didn't have a period for 10 years from running hard/far daily! And, lithium did affect my chemistry and periods for a few months as I changed doses. Good luck!
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LaurieShay
22 Aug 2011
Hey brahms,
Your body is adjusting to the change in meds. Your period will become regular again, may take a couple months, so be patient. If you miss two periods, time to discuss it with the doctor.
