Ladies has anyone of you had problems with your period before surgery

[linda305 173]

I haven't had a period for over one year. I have gained weight and maybe that's the reason. I just wanted to know has anyone has this problem and has it been better after other sleeve surgery

[deedadumble 1,033]

Have you been checked for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? Lack of periods and weight gain are symptoms.

[linda305 173]

No i haven't. Will check with my doctor. Will that affect me from having kids?

[deedadumble 1,033]

It's very difficult to get pregnant with PCOS, but not impossible. WLS improves the condition, but won't cure it.

[linda305 173]

Thank you so much

[Trodriguez623 34]

I'm 36 and have been going through a lot with periods finally diagnosed with PCOS and have 3 kids but after a biopsy and a lot of tests I'm good and I'm having an iud placed to help regulate my periods but always check with ur md and discuss any issues u r having!! I'm having surgery on the 24 and my md is hoping the weight loss will help my periods as well!

[linda305 173]

Hi, i just turned 31 yesterday. I have no kids but would like to start a family next year. My doctor would always say it's my weight that was causing the problem. But was never told i had pcos. I just hope by losing this weight i can start that family

[Trodriguez623 34]

Speak to your gyn I'm sure it's nothing I had to be put on med which really messed me up and I'm hoping weight loss will do the trick but let them know of your concerns and I'm sure u will have a great family one day stay positive and best of luck I'm here any time!

[bunnybstuff 3]

Losing weight will probably help your periods become more regular - I have lost 80 pounds since last summer, and mine are starting to come back. I hadn't had a period on my own for maybe 4-5 years. (But per my doctor, I was taking some progesterone every few months to induce a period, since it is supposedly not safe for the uterine lining to build up too much. You might want to check with your doc on that.)

Even if you do have PCOS, you should still be able to have children, you just might need a little extra help. My periods had stopped by the time we were ready for child #2, so I went to a fertility specialist. He diagnosed me with PCOS and put me on Clomid (a monthly pill to make you ovulate). I was pregnant within a couple of months.

Good luck to you!

[linda305 173]

Thank you bunnybstuff. Sometimes you just need to hear encouraging words to get you back on track. This really helped