Hey everyone quick question about my wife. She's going through the persister/bart protocol very similar to what Girlie is doing and she's had some weird symptoms of late.

Her "time of the month" which is usually 4-5 days is now stretching to almost two weeks. It lingered past the usual time then seemed to stop shortly only to start again.

Have any other ladies out there had this issue? thanks.

Hi Rikky1!-

I have had a lot of issues with my period. In my mid teens through early 20's I was having a regular period every other week. This lasted for several years. I was tested for anemia, but everything was "normal ".

In my 30's I was having a period only 3 to 4 times a year. I would only spot very lightly for 1 day and that was it. This happened for a couple of years. I was tested 3 to 4 times for if I was premenopausal. My labs showed that I was "normal ".

Then I went over one year without getting my period. And guess what my labs showed..... I am "normal ".


If your wife is bleeding heavy, having a lot of pain, weird discharge or smell, or anemic symptoms please think about seeing a GYN.

Is she on Dapasone? I have read in the past that this can cause anemia. I am not sure if it's for people that use it daily or for people that also pulse this medication. The reason I bring this up is just wondering if she would be more susceptible to having issues with anemia because of the medication and having a longer period?

Best Wishes!

Yes. I agree. She should definitely get a GYN exam. A good doc would likely do a Pap (unless she just had one) plus a vaginal ultrasound. I forgot about that. I've had a few of those after telling the OB/GYN that I'd had spotting in between periods.

ANY female issues out of the norm requires a prompt visit to the GYN, IMO. Some cancers, like ovarian and uterine cancers, are often caught too late.

If it's been more than 9 months since a complete GYN exam with breast exam and Pap, I'd say go ahead and get all that done now. Don't wait.