Question for women only

[sleevedviolet 52]

So back in March 2016 was the last time that I had a menstrual cycle I had gone to the doctor that September and they said lack of menstrual cycle was most likely due to my weight. My highest weight was in September 2016 I was 291, I had my surgery done January 17th 2017 and I was 280 pounds I am now three weeks post-op and at 253 pounds. So anyways my question is my menstrual cycle has returned but it was two weeks ago and I still have it it hasn't gone away and hasn't got lighter or heavier just the same steady flow for two weeks. Has anyone else experienced this I have an appointment to go see my gynecologist on Tuesday but hopefully is it is just due to hormones and weight loss I don't want my period any longer LOL

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[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

I had 2 periods a month for 9 months. My Dr said there was nothing she could do, my body had to work it out. That was after an entire lifetime of normal clockwork periods.

Good luck

[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

There is a ton of hormones stored in our fat and as we use the fat those hormones kind of flood the system. I personally haven't had a 2 week period but they were longer and heavier the first 3 months. I think it's due to those hormones.

It's always better to the get doctors All Clear. glad you are going to see your gyno, that's perfect!

[cdeisroth 420]

It's probably hormones but no harm in going to the doctor. You may go back to normal soon Once I hit the 200lb mark I started getting my period every 28 days. This is after never having a normal cycle in my entire life. I would get it every 3-8 months inconsistently for 23years.

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[Mandybb 183]

I had a very very heavy long cycle (like I've been bleeding 6 weeks now) and I had an IUD put in on the 26th to control the bleeding. Provera also works well short term. Just today it's finally getting better. There are options your doctor will let you know about. And yes my doctors said it was hormones trapped in fat that are being released. Most at risk are those of us who didn't have a cycle before surgery. It had been a year since I had one before surgery. I guess its making up for lost time.

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[Ellamax 46]

The first month after my sleeve I didn't get my period 2 nd month got it and it was heavy and lasted longer we'll see what happens next month .

[sleevedviolet 52]

Thanks guys for all the info I feel better now

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[anndriar15 35]

I had my tubes tied 2 years ago and since then my cycle was always on time, light and lasted 3 days tops, I was sleeved on 1/20 and I had gotten my cycle the morning of.... BAH GEEZ!!!! However, I tell you I've had post-op bleeding (heavy) since then, which just stopped about 2 days ago. WHAT A RELIEF.... I'm just waiting to see how next month turns out :-))