Fast weight loss causing hormonal issues?

[WL WARRIOR 692]

I've lost all my excess weight (140 pounds) after 8 months post op. For the first 3 months post op, my menstrual cycle was quite screwed up and eventually stopped altogether. It's been almost 6 months with no period whatsoever. I'm not doing anything to get pregnant, so that is not the cause. At 38 years old, I'm too young for menopause. My mood is very up and down, but then again, it has always been like that as far back as I can remember.

My cuckoo psychiatrist said that my depression would disappear completely once I lost all my excess weight. Well, I'm here to tell you that is not true in my case. His statement did compel me to lose weight as quickly as possible. Being at an average weight makes physical tasks so much easier, but it has not changed my brain chemistry. I have since stopped seeing my psychiatrist and relied upon my General Physician for all my medical needs. She thinks my menstrual problem will eventually resolve itself and its not really a big deal. I'd like to believe her, but I have my doubts.

One of my main reasons to undergo VSG was so my heart would start functioning normal enough to carry a child. I have cardiomyopathy, which basically means my heart is enlarged. Losing the 140 pounds has put enough pressure off my heart so that I could possibly carry a child close to term. If it doesn't happen within the next two years, then I am giving up on pregnancy totally due to my age.

I would like to know if anyone out there has had similar issues with fast weight loss causing hormonal issues. I'm an avid reader on this site, but have yet to come across anyone with a similar problem. It was never made aware to me the problems that could possibly occur with quick weight loss. I'm hoping that my problems will be resolve once I stay at my average weight for a longer length of time.

Edited July 4, 2015 by WL WARRIOR

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

I don't have any personal experience with the issue you are having but I will say this. I know athletes who train and put a lot of duress on their bodies stop menstruating for a time. It stands to reason the rapid changes your body has gone through would do the same. If your doctor sees no cause for alarm, I would be patient and give it a few months for your body to reset. If after a few months you see no change, then you can pursue other advice.

Maybe also a call to your GYN for some feedback? Maybe they have seen this before. If they can help it will put your mind at ease.

I think we lose the weight so quickly that it makes our entire body freak out a bit. Just as there were stalls along the way, I think your body is resetting and catching up. Hope you get the answers you want and good luck!!

[MichelleTN 169]

I would go to your obgyn & have them check everything out. It's probably from weight loss but my cousin started menopause at 38.

Edited July 4, 2015 by MichelleTN

[AreLin 16]

I am only 4.5 weeks post op. My period came a week early during my pre-op diet so the radical change in my diet made an immediate change to my menstrual cycle. Fast forward to now and I yet to have my period. No pms or anything. I am assuming it's the huge change we are going through as I have lost about 15 pounds during pre-op diet and 20 pound post op. I do have an appt on Monday with my gyn and another on Thursday with my surgeon so I will try and get some info on this and will let you know.

[cindyt 24]

I have the opposite problem...been on my period for a month now!! I wish it would stop!!! Its driving me crazy!