Question:
Personal woman question

Since I have had my RNY, my cycle has been crazy. It comes when it wants. I actually hadn't had it for about 2 months then it decided to come and I had the worst cramps in the world. My question is, Is it normal for a woman to have crazy cycles while losing the weight after a wls?    — Nina15137 (posted on December 2, 2009)

December 2, 2009
I did. I was told it is because Estrogen I think it is, is stored in fat, and because we are losing weight so fast we are getting extra estrogen dumped into our system. I don't know if it is enough to make a difference but it makes sense to me.
   — Dawn A.

December 2, 2009
I don't know the medical reason why it happens, but I do know that overweight women for some reason fail to have a regular cycle. Once the weight is under control, your body returns to "normal" and you also become pregnant very easily too, if you had problems with that. (Just an FYI) Having a normal cycle is normal after weight loss. If you haven't been diagnosed with PCOS, you should ovulate regularly now.
   — Kristy

December 3, 2009
This is normal. It is becuase of your estrogen levels fluctuating as you loose weight. It will start to regulate itself as your weight loss slows. I would call your GYN if the cramps are not normal. The timing of your cycle will be crazy for a while, but there is no reason for you to be so uncomfortable if the cramps are not normal for you. Your GYN can give you a mild muscle relaxer or mild pain meds in liquid form to help with that time. Just don't take to many. I know from personal experience that the pain meds wear off faster than they used to so you could end up taking to much and causing more problems.
   — phyllismmay

December 3, 2009
It's normal. When you are in your rapid weight loss mode - your fat cells (which carry your hormones) are released back into your body. It can freak your bod out. It did mine. I am on the depo shot and do not really have periods anymore. But after surgery, I have 4 periods in a month and a half. My body stabilized and it went back to norm. If you are worried or if it persists, see your GYNO or PCP.
   — jammerz