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[jwidner 17]

Did your surgery affect your menstrual cycle in anyway? I was told the surgery could make your menstrual cycle come early but mine is lasting a lot longer. Did anyone else go through this?

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[HealthierToday 10]

Hi - mine came early (just a few days after surgery and lasted several days longer than usual. My surgery date was 9/22/16 and haven't had a second one yet so I'll I can tell you is about the first one post op.

[jwidner 17]

Hi - mine came early (just a few days after surgery and lasted several days longer than usual. My surgery date was 9/22/16 and haven't had a second one yet so I'll I can tell you is about the first one post op.

Your answer was very helpful, thank you.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@jwidner It's very common. As you burn fat, it is releasing hormones that were stored - creating some issues with your cycle and moods.

[ShelterDog64 2,364]

Did your surgery affect your menstrual cycle in anyway? I was told the surgery could make your menstrual cycle come early but mine is lasting a lot longer. Did anyone else go through this?

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Absolutely! I'd completed menopause, so had been over a year with no cycle...I've had a light period every month since my surgery. All the fat-stored hormones are wreaking havoc as I burn that fat.

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[emardee 192]

First period since surgery on Aug. 19. Not to be indelicate, but it's like a crime scene.

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[thisisthenewme 358]

I'm on Depo and don't normally get a period. Got my period a week after surgery! Weird! Thank for the info on stored hormones.

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[TanishaP 61]

I had my surgery..the 18th. Period was due the 20..Came on the 22..lasted for my normal 5 days

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[jwidner 17]

I had my surgery..the 18th. Period was due the 20..Came on the 22..lasted for my normal 5 days

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My surgery was on the 18th got my period on the 20th and it's still going. My normal periods are only 4 days.

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[facebro29 272]

My period was late this month 3 weeks post op. Finally arrived today and not so bad at the moment.

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[sarajeano 28]

First period since surgery on Aug. 19. Not to be indelicate, but it's like a crime scene.

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Same problem for me the week post operation. I actually called my surgeon because I was scared. I've had one since then, and it lasted longer than normal.

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[moppet 19]

I'm 6 months post op. For the first 4 months I had my period EVERY SINGLE DAY. it was a blood bath. Someone on here said a crime scene. Omg. It was ridiculous. I was buying Super Plus tampons (I didn't even know plus existed!). And I was changing them often. As a result I was absolutely exhausted. Lethargic. BUT as of last month & again this month - I am happy to tell you that my period has tapered off. I'm back to getting it once a month for about 5 days. It's still heavier than it used to be. But my point is my body is slowly crawling back to normal. GOOD LUCK !!!

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[jwidner 17]

I'm 6 months post op. For the first 4 months I had my period EVERY SINGLE DAY. it was a blood bath. Someone on here said a crime scene. Omg. It was ridiculous. I was buying Super Plus tampons (I didn't even know plus existed!). And I was changing them often. As a result I was absolutely exhausted. Lethargic. BUT as of last month & again this month - I am happy to tell you that my period has tapered off. I'm back to getting it once a month for about 5 days. It's still heavier than it used to be. But my point is my body is slowly crawling back to normal. GOOD LUCK !!!

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4 months!!! Omg that had to be horrible. Did you talk to your gynecologist about it?

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[breuxo 78]

mine is a week late so far i'm 6 weeks out from surgery i had my period while i had surgery. i took a test today it was neg i think it's normal.

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[moppet 19]

I'm 6 months post op. For the first 4 months I had my period EVERY SINGLE DAY. it was a blood bath. Someone on here said a crime scene. Omg. It was ridiculous. I was buying Super Plus tampons (I didn't even know plus existed!). And I was changing them often. As a result I was absolutely exhausted. Lethargic. BUT as of last month & again this month - I am happy to tell you that my period has tapered off. I'm back to getting it once a month for about 5 days. It's still heavier than it used to be. But my point is my body is slowly crawling back to normal. GOOD LUCK !!!

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4 months!!! Omg that had to be horrible. Did you talk to your gynecologist about it?

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Yes! Basically I was told to hang in there. They suggested I try an IUD. but honestly I didn't want one more thing new in my body.

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