Amenorrhea.... - ThinnerTimes

draya77 · 10-11-2007, 05:25 PM

for those that had irregular or no menstrual cycles how long after having surgery did you start the cycles and how regular are they. I before surgery had one once a year and it was Debilitating for 3-5 days. i just had surgery on the 9th of october and i would like to be prepared so any information would be much appreciated. thanks in advance!

Deirdrea · 10-11-2007, 06:53 PM

I can only speak for myself. Before surgery I was EXTREMELY regular. I use a non hormonal IUD for bc. After surgery I went about 2 months without a period (which freaked me the hell out) and since then my cycles have become shorter and somewhat unpredictable My nice 30ish day cycle has now been cut down to 21-23 days and worse cramps then before and acne like I havn't seen since I was 14. I am thinking that the increase for me is because of the rapid weight loss and all of the hormones being released so quickly is the reason for the wonky cycles. I would LOVE to only have one cycle a year and I hope that you get to keep them.

Andie · 10-11-2007, 08:19 PM

Hey Andrea...you sound just like me pre-op. (besides the name...lol) I got like one or two a year and they would last 10-15 days and 2-4 days were so painful and HEAVY!!! Unfortunatly or fortunately however you look at it....the very month after surgery I ahd a period. It was still heavy and lasted only about 7days and was not as painful.....the next month and every month since then It has been about 5 days total and a lot less painful and a lot lighter. This is only my experience. I hope this helps.

Hello Katie · 10-11-2007, 08:25 PM

not trying to hi-jack but i'm taking birth control pills now.. i'm assuming that won't be possible after gastric bypass right?