Question:
I was wondering if wls affect your menstrual cycle.
— caramela718 (posted on April 23, 2008)
April 23, 2008
Most of the time it does. It can regulate your period and make your chances
of conceiving higher.
— trinity1803
April 23, 2008
Well since I had my surgery (6 months ago) my perios has been very
irregular. I am assuming the rapid weight loss (80 lbs in 6 months) is the
cause of it. I was regular until I got the surgery and now I never know
when I am gonna come on my period. It is to the point where sometimes I
get it twice a month and it never comes at the same time each month
anymore.
— cau_lady
April 23, 2008
Hi, I had my surgery two months ago and it hasn't affected it so far. I
did start my period very early(right after comming home from the hospital)
after the surgery but my NP said that that happens with most women no
matter what kind of surgery they have. I was complaining that when the Dr.
was rummaging around in there he did something to my menstrual cycle. LOL!
But really, other than that everything has been normal. I'm told that
there is a higher instance of fertility though, depending on your
circumstances, this may be a concern.
— deebunny38
April 23, 2008
Mine's been normal for 4 years post op...Used to very irregular in my 20's
and 30's...(I think it was the weight) Since I lost weight it's right on
time...I can almost count it down to the exact time of day I will get it
too.
— .Anita R.
April 23, 2008
Hello - I have noticed that mine has been shorter and lighter - yay!!!!
— bzymomjamie
April 23, 2008
It made me very irregular and bleed very heavy. I would have it for 2 weeks
and then not have it for 2 weeks and have it again for two weeks. I became
very anemic and had to go for iron IV'S. I finally had an endometrial
ablation which took care of the bleeding problem but I still get it every 2
weeks to 17 days. Only its not bad. i wear a panty liner.
— Joanc
April 23, 2008
Sure does I now get a visit from my friend every month. I would go without
it for 6-9 months at a time. I'd rather be without it. (lol)
— shadow1102
April 23, 2008
Sure does I now get a visit from my friend every month. I would go without
it for 6-9 months at a time. I'd rather be without it. (lol)
— shadow1102
April 23, 2008
Hi Cammellia, Yes lossing weight does effect your period, at less for me it
did. I have been married for 12 1/2 years and my husband and I have been
trying all this time to have a baby. I even went to fertility doctors on
tow seperate times. Still no baby. Well the 26th of this month will be my
1 year ann. I have lost about 94 lbs. a little over a month ago I found
out the I was pregnant. I was using the nuvaring a my form of birthcontrol
and decide not the insert for that month before. I got pregnant that fast.
My periods have been regular for the whole year. Before I would have to
meds inorder to have one. I'm sad to report that 2 week ago I had a m/c.
But Go is still in control and he allowed me to get pregnant then I know he
will do the same again. GodBless Vanessa
— Vanessa Dates
April 23, 2008
Thank you all for your extensive knowledge and Vanessa, sorry about your
MC. Keep having faith and don't be discouraged. God has a plan for you and
your family.
— caramela718
April 23, 2008
The only thing that changed for me, is my periods weren't as heavy as I
started losing the weight which was great. As for time, the surgery didn't
seem to interfere with my monthly schedule, it came and ended when it was
supposed to but again, everyone's body is different and everyone's
experience with this surgery varies.
— sassychick247
April 24, 2008
It mad me very regular like clockwork since I have lost the weight. It has
also made them more painful and heavier the first couple of days. I would
like if my GYN would just take out my uterus, it has served its
purpose!!!LOL
— daisyrock3
April 24, 2008
I had my first period in 8 years one week after surgery. I've always been
irregular and had fertility problems. So I had about 8 months of regular
(like clockwork) periods after surgery and then it stopped. I'm 49 so I
hope this is the real menopause.
— conniew
April 24, 2008
Has not been affected in the least. I'm 41 and am 4 months post op. I've
lost 60 lbs. and am very regular!
— KritterK
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