Question:
Anyone else notice a difference with there periods since having surgery?

I was wondering if anyone else out there is suffering from painful periods now. Every time I get my period...I am getting terrible cramps, and the bleeding is so much heavier than before surgery. Has anyone else noticed a difference?    — [Anonymous] (posted on January 23, 2002)

January 22, 2002
CHANGES IN MY PERIOD: I have noticed a couple things.... I am currently on my second period since surgery. The first one post op was 3 weeks late... but when it came it was VERY heavy!!!! I also noticed that the cramps are much worse.... and I was already on narcotics then for painful cramps. This second one is the same way!!! Very heavy and painful... at least I dont feel like eating!!!! I always look on the bright side!!!! LOL Do a search of topic under the questions already asked regarding periods.. I think you will find a lot of information. Good luck to you!
   — Pamela W.

January 22, 2002
Before surgery my periods were every 28 days, bad cramps, and normal flow. After surgery they are every three weeks, no cramps, and heavy flow.
   — blank first name B.

January 22, 2002
YES!! I had PCOS and since my surgery I have been able to have my period without the aid of my Diabetic meds but the periods are AWFUL!! A week before I have terrible back pain and breast tenderness. The week of my period ....HEAVY AND PAINFUL and the cravings are rough too. I am so glad to know I am not the only one out there with same trouble ;o)
   — Stephanie B.

January 22, 2002
Before surgery (140 pounds ago!) I never had regular periods. Since about 6 months after surgery and for the last 18 months, I have been like clockwork. They have been heavier, and crampier. Exercise does help. When I have been walking during PMS and through the firsy few days, I have noticed my PMS and cramps aren't as bad. When I am inactive, as I was this month, they seem to be worse. Good Luck!
   — M B.

January 23, 2002
I'm so glad you wrote this question. I currenly started my fourth period post surgery and was so worried because my cramps (nonexistent preop) were bad and I have a heavy flow. I'm glad to know it has happened to others.
   — Elizabeth A.

January 24, 2002
My 1st per. was awfuuuuuul!!!! 3 days of cramps/heavy bleeding. I suffered afraid to take anything. But whenI went to my PCP she put me on Vioxx. What a miracle!!! no pain. no upset tummy. I have had my 2nd per. not as bad and no more pain. hopefully it gets better.
   — Cindee A.

January 25, 2002
I never had periods (well a couple brought on by meds during infertility treatments to get pregnant) because of a disease called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome....one month post-op and this girl got her first period. I was shocked....and it was bad. Bad cramping, heavy bleeding..the worst. I immediately called my dr. and got on birth control pills and since then I have a period every month and they aren't too bad. Actually had to go in yesturday and change my pills because my 80 pound weight loss has changed my hormone levels and the pills I had weren't strong enough any more, I was having break through bleeding. Hope this helps.
   — Cherie K.