Ladies - when our periods start coming back, does that mean we're ovulating? Also....

Hi. I'm 9 weeks post-op, distal RNY. I have lost about 61 lbs so far. I had a Provera-induced period about a week prior to surgery so I wouldn't get it while in hospital. And luckily my body cooperated & didn't send me a "surgery/shock-to-the-body" period. About a month after surgery, when I was about 5 weeks post-op, a period came all on its own, & it was a good one too. I was very surprised b/c I wasn't expecting it; I'm so used to not getting periods without Provera. Anyway, it's now about another 5 weeks later and I have another period, all on its own! I have PCOS (Polycyctic Ovary Syndrome), with about 7 cycts on each ovary (at least the last time doc counted; more by now, no doubt) and also have (had?) infertility due to lack of ovulation. I also have a tipped uterus, if that matters. So, my question is, if my periods are coming on their own, does that mean I'm ovulating now? I DO NOT want to get pregnant now, if ever, so is getting pregnant something I really have to worry about, even with the PCOS & all? After years of infertility, I sort have come to believe that it's IMPOSSIBLE for me to ever get pregnant. But we're using protection just in case, b/c I read abot alot of you ladies getting pregnant suddenly due to the weight loss. Also, just a side question...Is tipped uterus caused by morbid obesity or are women born that way? If caused by MO, can it tip back the right way after loosing the weight? ....Also, have any of you noticed your periods to be MORE painful AFTER wls? Maybe its just me; I haven't had my periods very often before so I forgot all about CRAMPS! I understand that after rny, you can no longer take Advil or other similar drugs. I AM SUFFERING now & I know Tylenol is not strong enough for me, so I guess I'm out of luck. Sorry for being so long!

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