female only Aunt Flo has long outstayed her welcome!

[fatrosie 176]

I started my period on the operating table, and had it for about a week, was off for a few days, then had a HEAVY period for about a month. It stopped for two days and just started AGAIN!

Anyone else had an experience like this??

[Kristina J. 581]

That sounds like my cycle in the 9 months before my hysterectomy. :-/ I would take to your GYN about, if you're on the pill, you may need to switch to a different one, or if you're not on one, maybe consider starting to get it controlled. Due to a clotting disorder, I couldn't use hormonal BC and ended up with the hysterectomy after an ablation failed. Usually if its not just a temp thing caused my surgery, a GYN can get it under control with a hormonal BC! good luck. I know that sucks!!!

[Chaparra 85]

Until you get it under control, make sure you take Iron pills because all that blood loss will make you anemic.

[Babysteppin 165]

I had surgery once before, and I had the same exact reaction as far as my monthly bill coming on suddenly...stopping...then going on for over a month. My doctor said it was likely a combo of physical trauma and hormonal shifts from having been operated on, and also partially because my body was reacting to the anesthesia (that's what had initially brought it on). I'd still check on it with your doctor, but at least you can know it's not unheard of! Hang in there

[fatrosie 176]

I'm glad to know its not just me! My mom is a gyno so we've been talking about bc so I think I'm going to start the pill soon and then get an IUD. I just wish this would stop already.... My local target is going to run out of super plus tampons if this keeps up much longer....

[vogue 310]

I was on day 5 the day of surgery... usually that was my last day..but it stayed for another 9 days or so.... and it has come every 3 weeks ever since... Im on extra Iron supplements...I was anemic before surgery...got normal for a bit and am back anemic again....

I will be glad when these hormones balance out...

[TBodmer71 245]

I bled like that for 20 years. I finally ended up getting a hysterectomy. The best thing I ever did.