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Tallahassee, FL

I have been on Tecfidera for two years. My cycles have always been like clock work outside of normal causes of missing a cycle (like new meds or bodily stress). For the first year or so I really haven't had too many problems on Tecfidera besides some general GI issues, flushing, and abdominal pain. That all changed about 8 months ago. I missed my period... for 5 months... I saw two Obgyn's who assured me all was well after extensive and PAINFUL tests and ultrasounds... but they did tell me… read more

August 29, 2016 (edited)
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A MyMSTeam Member

and just think, a lot of your weight gain is probably due to fluid and the fibroid yeah Just thought I would throw that in ha

August 30, 2016
A MyMSTeam Member

Will be thinking of you, aren't hormones fun :) I have had a couple of D&c's (nothing to do with ms) just take it easy and things will settle down

August 30, 2016
A MyMSTeam Member

I went to GYN and have a fibroid in uterus..Vaginal bleeding for two weeks. Going for D&C Wednesday little scared..But I will be fine. Nothing serious thank god!! Has to do with hormones..

August 30, 2016
A MyMSTeam Member

early menopause, I always thought that at your age you would be going thru or even finished the symptoms you have. I believe that one year without a period and you are finished the child bearing years. Not so bad, unless you were wishing to have a bambino?? Let me know how you make out kiddo

August 30, 2016
A MyMSTeam Member

wow I was happy to read this.lol.I been on Tecfidera since April. This month I got my period first week then on the 18Aug got it again and been bleeding since. Its been 11 days and going to GYN today to see what it it. I'm 49yrs old and I thought it may be early menopause . This has never happened to me I always get my period on time every month. I thought my cycles were changing buy no its been 11 days with it..I would like to know also if Tecfidera causes early Menopause..

August 29, 2016

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