For the ladies:dryness corresponding with menstrual cycle?

[sickmama]

I can't say I've found a definitive pattern, more like a loose pattern associated with my dryness and my menstrual cycle. Typically around mid cycle I get drier in the mouth and eyes and then it lets up some post period. Anyone else notice this type of pattern? I should add I'm 34 and am still very regular, although my cycles seem to be changing and becoming lighter with less mucus and bleeding. Don't know if that's sjogrens related or increasing age.any thoughts on dryness and your period? 

[machenza]

Yes,

I have noticed that too.

Nellie

[JL23]

Well im only 24 and I have noticed that too so its probably not just age related. I have noticed recenly my menstruals have been lighter and shorter than they were previously. Sometimes only 2 days.

[gurs]

That is because your estrogen levels drop at this time......after my hysterectomy and instant menopause with almost NO estrogen, that is why im extremely, extremely, dry. Its just a nightmare. I thought I was dry before? ha!

If you can eat soy, maybe every month before your cycle starts, try eating soy, or other natural estrogen based foods..that might help.

Gursie

[gemini052377]

Yes! To all the above comments, and I am also 36...was wondering if it was from cyclical hormone changes...Thanks for the advice Gursie


Take care,
Mary