Question:
Monthly cycle
When lossing weight....Has anyone missed cycles or anything. I know I'm not pregnant, but I get the sore chest and sometimes even the cramping but I sometimes don't get the bleeding part (Not that I'm complaining) LOL — Nikkijo30 (posted on January 22, 2008)
January 22, 2008
I am 3 months post op and my cycles have been messed up as well. I did get
them, the first one was in November and it was 2 weeks late, the second in
Dec. was 3 weeks late, coming on Jan. 1st! Happy New Year huh? Anyway, I
was checked twice for being pregnant as I had to have a chest x-ray for a
bad cough I've had. I think it's the surgery stress, as well as losing
weight suddenly that throws the cycle off. I was regular as clock work
before surgery, but that was because I was taking Glucophage for PCOS,
(poly-cystic ovarian syndrome). It for some reason was what worked for
keeping me on track and keeping me fertile when I had never been before. I
had a son in 2004 after 5 years of being on glucophage. I stopped taking
it after WLS because I figured those PCOS symptoms would go away, but now
I'm wondering. I still get the cramping and the sore breasts as well, and
can actually feel like I'm having ovary pain when I assume I'm ovulating,
but the period doesn't come like it should. Hormones are rough on us
women....that's for sure! Hope someone has a better answer....but wanted
you to know it seems pretty common with WLS. Hugs.....Cheryl
— Cheryl K.
January 22, 2008
hi Cheryl, I am three years post op. I have to say My cycle was always
regular and not bad cramping prior to WLS, but afterwards... i was all
messed up! At first I didn't get it... then it came with a vengence. It
lasted 11 days and then came again 2 weeks later! I thought it would never
end! after about 3 months of this I went to gyno doc and they found a
cyst.. then it moved to other side. Very strange indeed. Ultimately I had
minor surgery to remove the cyst, they did a D & C and did an Ablation.
I was beyond having children anyway and doc figured this would stop or
calm down my symptoms. So that's one way to go. Basically they cortirize
things in there.. now IF I get my period, it's just spotting for a day or
two. Much easier to live with! Good Luck! Pat C.
— TV2Night
January 22, 2008
Only my first 2 periods were messed up. I missed my 1st period after
surgery and my 2nd one was late. After that they went back to normal.
(dang it! lol). This is quite normal. Just keep an eye on it and inform
your surgeon/nutritionist. Good luck, God bless and welcome to the losing
side!
— crystalsno
January 22, 2008
I am 7th month out and I not had one since sept. My doctor said ok, my body
going throw alot and I had a tubal 11 years ago, so no baby for me. I am
going to go to my gyn make sure. I could be going into change of life too.
that be nice.
— carman
January 22, 2008
I am 18 months out. I have had only two periods since my surgery but I had
quit having periods for nearly 1 year prior to my surgery. My doctor told
me it was because I was so overweight. I have met with my gyn, and all is
well.
— ljull
January 22, 2008
Hi Nikki, thanks for writing. It is not unusual at all for obese women who
begin to lose weight to have problems with their bleeding. Here is the
problem though. You may have a miserable flood when it comes. I would
suggest that if you have missed more than two cycles, that you see your
doctor/gyn and get a perscription to "encourage" it to start.
There is a harmone that they can give you to motivate a cycle when you are
stuck. You may still have a bad period, but it could jump start you to
regular cycles. If you wait too long, you could have an a very bad period.
Take care. Patricia P.
— Patricia P
January 23, 2008
i too suffer from PCOS and stopped my periods about 2 years before my
surgery, but since surgery (Oct.1st,07) they have been like clockwork. it
is different for everyone!!!! good luck and be sure you're not pregnant
then let nature run its course unless you start having other problems then
see your GYN. hope this helps...Holly
— RNlvnCARSON
January 23, 2008
My periods have been an unpredictable mess since my surgery. I skip one, I
get it late, it's short, I have pain, but nothing else. I am told this is
normal. I at least dont have to worry about pregnancy as I have a tubal.
— [Deactivated Member]
January 23, 2008
I had Rny 7-11-07 and have not had a cycle since. do I miss it.. no,, I
was told it will come back, just give it time..
— babesintoyland
January 26, 2008
I have not had periods for 3 years (other than some spotting here and
there) because I have an IUD in and no periods is one of the *very welcome*
side effects. However, after surgery (11/26/07) I got a full crampy heavy
nasty 10 day long period in December and I am on another one now. I have
been wondering if somehow my surger could have done something to the
effects of my IUD and plan to see my gynocologist to make sure the IUD is
still in correctly. I do not enjoy having periods again!! Good luck!
— itzmetami
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