Sharing my experience of experiencing three episodes of abnormal bleeding in a month due to side effects of appetite suppressants

I have quite a regular menstrual cycle, with a 25-day cycle... Although my period has been slightly delayed due to stress before, I have never experienced more than twice a month. However, this time, in preparation for summer vacation, I was on an intense diet and took appetite suppressants, which led to side effects including abnormal bleeding three times in one month... I want to share this experience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lower abdominal pain may be accompanied and dizziness symptoms may also appear

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once I start my period, it lasts about 7 days.

I have only experienced irregular periods once.

That irregular period I felt was supposed to last for 7 days, but there was one time when bleeding lasted for ten days.

This was caused by stress, back in middle school.

 

 

Because I went on summer vacation early this year, I hurriedly started preparing for weight loss from May.

It's my fault for suddenly going on a diet after eating so far...

 

 

I have an extremely strong appetite...

I feel stressed looking at my overweight body, but I guess the stress of not being able to eat delicious food in front of me is even greaterㅠㅠ

I relieved my stress by eating.

Since I leave work late again, dinner after work quickly turns into a late-night snack.

This may be an excuse, but I didn't exercise much after work because I was too lazy.

In short, it's a structure that inevitably leads to weight gain.

You know how scary habits can be, right..?

The habit I had been doing this way couldn't be fixed all at once.

 

I have once again turned to the appetite suppressant I used to take when I was a college student.

There were side effects at that time as well, but there was no abnormal bleeding.

That is exactly dextroamphetamine.

It has been almost two months since I stopped taking the medication.

I threw away the medicine to cut it off harshly, so I found a picture on the internet.

The photo below shows Dietamin, also known as butterfly drug, an appetite suppressant.

 

 

This medication can only be purchased with a doctor's prescription.

This is a medication classified as a controlled substance (therefore, a doctor's prescription is required).

When I first took this medication in college, I was not informed about its side effects.

Above all, I didn't even look into the side effects of this medication.

Since my only goal was weight loss, I was strongly inclined to just lose some weight first.

 

As I kept eating, I experienced side effects, and since the side effects were severe, I stopped taking the medication.

I started eating again from May recently.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The side effects I experienced in the past and this time were the same.

Still, it was bearable.

I saw that my weight was decreasing after taking the medication, so I thought I had to endure the side effects on my stomach.

 

 

However... an unexpected and frightening side effect occurred.

The introduction was too long, so now I will write about abnormal bleeding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I just found out that appetite suppressants are recommended for use for up to 4 weeks.

I didn't even know about that, and I'm trying to reach my target weight by summer vacation.

I took it without missing for two months.

Since it wasn't the first time I ate it, I thought there wouldn't be a big problem.

Actually, it's a risky statement, but I used to work while feeling the euphoria (like flying in the sky) that appetite suppressants gave me.

Appetite suppressants are drugs that stimulate the central nervous system and are classified as controlled substances.

As a result, your appetite is suppressed and you feel better.

I realized here that it is highly addictive and scary.

 

 

Every time I work, I feel exhausted and tired, but when I take appetite suppressants, I feel energized.

In the afternoon, I would become exhausted, but I also lost weight.

I ignored it and took it because it felt like a fatigue recovery supplement when working.

 

 

 

 

As a result, in June... I experienced severe side effects, specifically abnormal bleeding.

Normally, the next period should occur 16 to 21 days after the end of the current period.

Is it because I'm stressed? I wondered if it was because I was tired from working lately.

I didn't think much of it and just let it go.

 

 

So, the second episode of abnormal bleeding ended, and I thought there wouldn't be any more bleeding...

It was really shocking; having my period three times a month is just unbelievable.

 

 

When I went to the obstetrics and gynecology department, they said to do a detailed examination once the bleeding stops.

Someone asked if there are any medications they've been taking recently.

When I mentioned that I was taking an appetite suppressant, they told me to stop immediately.

They asked how long I took it, and I said about two months.

They told me to throw it away immediately and not to eat it, saying that the medicine is extremely toxic.

So I threw away that medicine as soon as I got homeㅠㅠ

 

 

What should I do if the abnormal bleeding continues and persists until the summer vacation?

I was afraid that I would lose my vacation time and end up completely exhausted.

Thus, the third episode of abnormal bleeding lasted for four days and then stopped.

My period has returned to normal since then.

It's not perfectly normal, but the amount has increased significantly, and menstrual cramps have worsened.

The cycle was 25 days, but now there is a discrepancy.

I always have to carry sanitary pads with me...

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you leave abnormal bleeding untreated...

If neglected and the treatment period is missed

 

 

 

 

So, please do not neglect it.

If you experience or are likely to experience abnormal bleeding in the future

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am posting this because I hope there will be no more abnormal bleeding again.

Is there anyone else taking appetite suppressants like me?

Never take it like I do, ignoring the side effects.

If you must take it, I recommend doing so within 4 weeks (but please don't take itㅠㅠ).

 

 

If possible, avoid taking appetite suppressants and instead lose weight gradually through exercise and diet.

This is so addictive that quitting can cause problems.

Even if I take a break, I feel mentally exhausted and lack motivation.

Because of dependence on medication, it becomes even harder to control appetite.

This kind of abnormal bleeding damages the body.

 

 

Oh, surely there won't be bleeding again? Maybe it's just because I'm tired~ I brushed it off.

I had bleeding three times a month... It was really frightening.

I only stopped taking the medication because I received obstetrics and gynecology treatment and the doctor told me to stop.

Maybe if I hadn't gone to the obstetrics and gynecology clinic... I would have kept taking medication and my body would have been completely worn out...

 

 

I conclude this message with the hope that you will be cautious, as improper use of medication can also cause abnormal bleeding.