On the pill and periods are irregular since surgery... anyone else?

[morningoasis811 1]

Hello All.

I need some input here. I've been on the pill for nearly 10 years, I've had very regular periods this whole time. Even when I've lost weight and gained in the past, my period has stayed constant and on time.

I've heard that your periods can become irregular and come closer together when losing weight (quickly)... has anyone else experienced this?

My period just started one whole week early and I'm not sure how to proceed with my pill packs.:help:

Here are my details... I take my pill pack on Mon-Sun basis, 3wks of pink 1 wk of white while i'm on my period. So I was in the hospital for about 5-6 days after surgery, in that time I was not on any medication other than the pain stuff they were giving me. The day I came home from the hospital I started my period, and I was only 2 weeks in to a new pack... I waited till it was over and then waited a week past that, then started a new pack. I had one month totally normal, had my period on time. Now in my second pack since surgery and I started my period a whole week early.

SO, now my question is... do I continue with the pack I'm on and start a new one as planned (so this week I'll be taking white period pills) or do I start a whole new pack????

ANY input on the subject is appreciated. I'm waiting for a call back from my doctor, but I wanted to know some bandster experience. Thanks

[morningoasis811 1]

I'll let you know what my Dr. Says... any input from others who checked with their Dr.s?

[pizzicato66 1]

From what I've been told, fat stores estrogen, so when you lose fat, the estrogen gets released into your system. This can change how your periods go (mine are heavier and last another couple days), and it affects your moods (both men and women). Nice, huh? I guess you could take the positive view that you feel crummy because the fat is going away!! (ugh.)

[karri68 0]

thant is not what I needed to hear pizzicato,if mine get any heavier I will have to miss work 5 days everymonth. My girlfriend had by-pass done in June/07 and she said she skipped a couple of periods that is what I am hoping for. The pill was the beginning of my yrs. of weight gain. I gained 20pds like overnight with the pill. I got off of them about 6 yrs. ago thought that would help but the damage was done I was on them approx.14 yrs.