Almost 10mo out and still irregular

I am almost 10 months out from RNY and my periods are still pretty irregular.  I have had a period at least every other month.  But what I am wondering is, should I be on Provera so I can get my period every month?  Or is having it once every other month or even a little less ok?

I would surely say Provera.

I am 3 years out, still have PCOS and still irregular cycles.  I was told by my GYN years ago, that the purpose of a cycle is to get all of that out.  So he suggested that I take provera monthly to keep my body functioning properly and keep from getting and kind of infections, cancers, or endometriosis (sorry about spelling).  

I think it is personally necessary to have a cycle every month.  I was one when I was younger who didn't know anything about PCOS got my cycle 1st when I was 8 years old and not again until 10.  I never minded it and so did my mother, when I got it at 10, and then not again until 11, that's when I started seeing a GYN about it.

So here I am, 20 years later still with PCOS even after WLS.  This is sooooooo depressing...

I am looking into a revision because I've been told too that PCOS slows down your weight loss process and here I am almost 3 years post op and still have about 40 lbs to loose.  I've maintained my weight loss for the past 2+ years and then picked up about 10 lbs within the last 4-6 months.

Anyway, that's a bit of my history, and I suggest you take Provera.

So do you just take the Provera as a pill?  I'm not sure if there is any other way.  But does that absorb alright and everything?

I would be concerned about the long term effects of being on Provera...not sure what they are or if there are any, but I would look into that for sure!

At one point, one of my doctors told me if I want trying to get pregnant, then having 4 cycles a year was sufficient. I dont know if I agree with that, but I would say every 6-8 weeks would be sufficient.

I am still not regular at almost 4 months out and 90 lbs lost, but I have had more periods in the past 4 months than I had in the year previous to surgery.

Hi,  I have irregular cycles too and always have. My OB put me on Provera every other month so I would have a cycle that often (I think his hair curled up when I first saw him and told him I hadn't had a cycle in 3 years - he was concerned about that).  I think you should talk to your doctor and see what they recommend you do. My OB seemed to think that every other month was fine, but he didn't want me to go beyond that without a cycle.

If the provera is just to have a cycle, then birth control might be a better option to have regular periods. If you're trying to get pregnant, then there is probably a better option for you.

Best of luck to you.

The past 3 months I have had 2 periods a month or at least 1 and spotting 2 weeks later for a few days.  My ovaries are in constant pain.  I dont have insurance, so not sure what to do, try and wait it out or pay to go to the DR.  What should I do?

I would go to a womens clinic in your area, like a planned parenthood or something like that.  I know lots of uninsured women use them to get Rxs for birth control.  I think you should at least get checked out, and they might be more of an affordable option.  Call the clinic in your area, and find out what any fees might cost, and then make the decision.  Your health is most important, and try to scrape together the money. 

Thanks for your help.  I will definetly do that this week.  I hadnt even thought of that.  Thanks again!

When I started taking Provera is when I noticed the horrible facial hair. I stopped taking it since then but the facial hair hasn't gone away. If you are wanting to get pregnant you should talk to your doctor about possibly using Clomid. It is recommended for women who have PCOS. The drug helps you ovulate!