Question:
Has any other female......

Every since I had surgery (year ago) when I have my cycle I bleed so heavy I never bleed like this before has anyone else had this problem? Also (very embarassing) has anyone noticed that their vaginal fluids has become more smelly?? It seems that I now have more and that it has a much stronger smell. Is it me!?! Thanks.    — Dana N. (posted on July 15, 2002)

July 15, 2002
Your hormones are going to need time to work themselves out. When you lose weight, this happens and our cycles just aren't what they used to be- they may become heavier, or they may get lighter. Still, it warrants a check out by the Gyn. As for odor- remember that the uterus it a self cleaning organ. It is getting rid of impurities (whatever they may be) and it could coorelate somehow to your heavy cycles? Tell your Gyn! Us gals need to go once a year!
   — Karen R.

July 15, 2002
I made a comment to someone the other day that me period is MUCH heavier then it used to be. It still lasts the same amount of days but days 2 and 3 are VERY heavy. As far as the smell, you may have an infection. If it's a fishy smell, go to the doctor and tell him. You may have bacteral vaginosis.
   — Patty H.

July 17, 2002
Hi there...I'm still pre-op but I'm working on losing some weight before surgery. I've lost about 10 lbs in a month and I haven't had my period in almost a year (Got it 2 weeks ago)! I didn't really miss it, but I was very happy to get it at first cause I know I'm making progress :) However, the bleeding just won't stop!!! I'm a little worried but maybe it's just making up for lost time. I don't have bad cramping or anything but it's really annoying! So yes, I think it's normal when the weight comes off your hormones get back to where they should be.
   — mzcath