Question:
Does sudden weight loss affect your monthly cycle?

I'm 5 weeks post op and have lost 40 lbs. I should have started my monthly cycle 2 weeks ago and haven't. Had the ususal pms, cramps, etc. at the time my cycle should have started, but nothing. Has anyone else experienced this? Just wondering....Thanks.    — Darcy B. (posted on March 12, 2001)

March 12, 2001
Darcy, I had my last period the wk before surgery in November and haven't had a "real" one since! I did have a few pms symptoms but not like presurgery. I only had a little bit of "flow" hardly noticeable. But I have noticed it happened at the same time each month. I asked my surgeon about it and he said it was quite common after the trauma of surgery and it's impact on the body. He said not to worry for a few months and it would probably resolve itself soon. Some people have experienced heavy periods and I guess we are just the opposite! Oh well, we are all different. I am married for 28 yrs and I have also noticed a drop in libido. Has anyone else noticed this? I hope I get my "groove" back soon!!!! So does my hubby.
   — Marilyn C.

March 12, 2001
My period was 8-9 weeks apart during the initial rapid weight loss period of time. Now that my weight loss has slowed, it is more normal and predictable.
   — Beth B.

May 20, 2001
Hi Darcy, In response to your post on ObesityHelp.com, many women will start their periods only a few days after having the surgery. I asked my doctor and he said it's because of the trauma on the body. I was NEVER regular before having the surgery, and I'm now only 17 days post-op, but for the first time ever, I got my period (4 days post op) and it lasted 5 days and was a normal cycle. I am looking forward to having normal menstral cycles again. Hope that helps.....: )
   — Heather W.

August 26, 2001
Pre-op...I belive my last period was in April of this yr. I am now post-op 4wks and am now on my period and it seems like it will last the full 5 days and its not like a flood but is very heavy. I did have hard cramps but I am fine. I hope that by loosing 28 lbs and continuing to drop maybey my cycle will be normal soon.
   — Tammy B.