Colonoscopy & Menstrual Cycle - Bowel Disorders Message Board

sunnydaze1 · 08-10-2006, 10:45 AM

I'm scheduled to have a routine colonoscopy on the 18th of August. Unfortunately, it kind of looks like I may be in the midst of my period then. When I scheduled it, I thought I worked it out right and wouldn't be having it; but since then, my periods came a bit earlier than expected...I'm peri-menopausal.

Although I'm not positive this will happen, I wonder if there would be any harm having a colonoscopy during this time..or would it just be that I'd be a bit uncomfortable with the whole idea?

Anyone have this happen? I'm keeping fingers crossed that I don't get it until the day after. I really hate to reschedule as I just want to get this overwith.

auntjudyg · 08-10-2006, 10:50 AM

The question has come up before. It doesn't make any difference.

elmhar · 08-10-2006, 01:04 PM

Gastros are used to it. Don't worry. Best wishes.

sunnydaze1 · 08-10-2006, 03:59 PM

Thanks much!

steckles · 08-10-2006, 04:43 PM

the only downfall is the prep. If you do the pills it may not be so bad but if you have to drink go-lytley it could make your cramps much worse.

I would look into the pills if you are at all able to. otherwise i recommend no solid food for 2-3 days before your test to avoid pain.

Maybe the pain was just that bad for me, but if i had no food at all in my system when prepping, it wouldn't have hurt me soo badly i think.

Good luck and hope its not too uncomfortable for you.