Question:
Ladies, have you had issues with your menstrual cycle since surgery?
Hey Girls! I am 7 months post-op from RNY and everything has been good until now. In the last 2 months, I have had 4 menstrual cycles. Fun huh? NOT! I'm calling the GYN today but wanted to know if anyone else has dealt with this? I have never had problems with my cycle before. This stinks! — Breathin4him (posted on July 23, 2008)
July 23, 2008
I am 2 months post op and my cycle is not normal. I missed one month, now
I have light spoting for 2 weeks? Fun. (not)
— H.A.L.A B.
July 23, 2008
I had PCOS and before the surgery I had a period every six months or so.
Now since the surgery (I am six months post op) I have had it every month
and a few times twice a month. My surgeon said it happens while your
hormones regulate and your body gets back to normal and it isn't a bad
thing, just irritating. Good luck with the GYN, let us know what they say.
— Tabitha M.
July 23, 2008
Oh my - this happened to me the 1st month after surgery. 4 periods in one
month. I was told it was your body - losing mass weight and your hormones
being released back into your bod - it can mess your periods up and in my
case make me a ragging freak for a month. PMS city. It will pass, but if
you are concerned, see your PCP.
— jammerz
July 23, 2008
Estrogen is sequestered in fat cells. As you loose alot of weight quickly,
the estrogen is released into your circulation and can cause these issues.
It should go back to normal as the weight loss slows or stops.
— nancycarle
July 23, 2008
It's probably just your metabolism changing with the weight loss, but I
think you should still see your GYN so you can be sure. No sense on just
wondering when you can find out for sure. Best Wishes
Kristy
— Kristy
July 23, 2008
I am 11 weeks out from RNY and I have been having 2 a month also. please
let me know if you find out anything.
Annette
— Mrsjhupp
July 23, 2008
Mine come closer together too...and I was thinking I might be
peri-menopausal...Then...I became anemic...SO if you are not taking an iron
supplement...you might want to do that now and double...DON'T take ferrous
sulfate or other Iron salts though...They don't work with RNY...I use
Tender Iron (Carbonyl Iron) and Vit C and got my anemia under control in 2
months. So It really works...You lose so much iron in your cycle and if you
are bleed twice a month...you will probably end up anemic...You are almost
a year out...so you have labs coming up..That's good...It take a while to
deplete your bodies iron stores...but once it starts...it's soooo hard to
build back up so PLEASE make certain you get your iron and ferritin levels
checked at your yearly labs! OH...and...Since my iron is back in a
"normal" but still low range....My cycles are becoming more
regular again and come on the full moon as they always used...("my
moon time")
— .Anita R.
July 23, 2008
You know, it never even occurred to me that my weight loss could be a
contributing factor to my weird hormones - I just thought it was the birth
control pills. I guess it must be a combination of both!
— lauren_marie
July 23, 2008
Since estrogen is stored in fat cells, when you lose weight quickly, you
lose a lot of estrogen and it can make your periods wacky. When I lost 110
pounds several years ago, I didn't have a period for 6 months, and a round
of Provera brought back my cycle immediately. Other women who have too many
periods like you may need to go on the pill to regulate your cycle. Talk to
your doctor to see if s/he thinks you need intervention or if they want you
to wait and see if it regulates itself.
— Beth F.
July 24, 2008
Well, I am so glad to know I am not alone. I have had the Mirena IUC in for
2 years, and have not had a period the whole time ( AMEN!!! ) Now since
the surgery, I have had it..YUK!! I have it for 5-6 days...then It goes
for one day and starts all over again!!!! ( husband is not happy.. :-(
Or myself...this sucks and I hope it comes to an end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Lori S.
July 24, 2008
As your body is changing, so will your cycle. Once you plateau, then your
cycle should too. If not, then see your PCP or Gyn.
— C-There
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