Question:
If you had an irregular menstrual before the surgery, did it become regular and when?
I was diagnosed with PCOS prior to weightloss surgery and experienced irregular periods, I was wondering if anyone's period became regular without the use of birth control pills or progestorone. — Kenyatta C. (posted on May 3, 2008)
May 3, 2008
i too have PCOS and i didn't have a period for almost 2 years before my
RNY. since immediately after my surgery my periods have returned and are
kinda regular. last month i had 2 periods, which gets aggravating, but
estrogen is stored in fat and with wt loss surgery especially RNY you loose
wt so fast and the estrogen is being released into your body so you may
have extra/irregular periods for a while. i am on the pill and have been
for like 10 years. good luck and i hope this helps...Holly
— RNlvnCARSON
May 3, 2008
I had PCOS prior to weight loss surgery...and was on metformin since
1999....which helped me a great deal. It regulated my periods...that
sometimes were over 100 days overdue.....were now like clockwork....every
28-30 days...and resulted in me finally conceiving in 2003....having my son
in 2004....all the while remaining on metformin during pregnancy. I went
off metformin 6 weeks prior to my surgery...because I had missed it for a
week while on vacation and ran out of my Rx, and when I started back on
it...was very ill. I had surgery then in Oct. 2007 and my cycles were all
messed up and I was miserable. I went on a half dose of what I was on
before of the metformin...and again....like clockwork...my cycles are back
on track....and I was down 75 pounds when I did this. I tried birth
control....but it made me ill and miserable....metformin seems to be what
works for me. My surgeon said it was fine to take....as long as I don't
have liver and kidney issues...which I don't....and since I'm on a much
lower dose and doing well....it's okay. I don't know if PCOS ever really
goes away.....even with tremendous weight loss....but know that some people
say their symptoms lessen. So it might be trial and error for you after
you lose a lot of weight.....or you might be one of the fortunate ones that
the weight loss regulates your cycles. I just know that having a regular
period for me....is something I need....and metformin seems to do that for
me. You definitely want to be practicing with some form of birth control
during this weight loss time anyway.....so perhaps the pill is the answer
for you. Just make sure you're working closely with your doctor with all
of this. Best wishes.....and if you need some support....feel free to call
on me.......Hugs....Cheryl
— Cheryl K.
May 3, 2008
I have PCOS and even though I've lost a lot of weight I still have my
symptoms. I went back on NuvaRIng as soon as my doctor gave permission
after surgery, which was nearly three years ago. Sometimes I'll skip a
period, sometimes I'll have two a month and sometimes it'll be a week
early. So even though I lost all of the weight and gained all of the health
benefits that go along with that, it seemed to make little difference with
the PCOS. I guess everyone is different though so please talk it over with
your doctor. Best wishes for health and happiness.
— djfoz
May 4, 2008
That is so crazy that you posted that question. I too have PCOS and am 3
months post op and have lost about 60 pounds. Just today I started my first
period own my own since I was a teenager. I usually have to take provera or
get on birth control pills but today I got my first one!! I am so excited.
Our only child (so far) was conceived with fertility treatment because I
don't ovulate at all on my own. So hopefully we won't have any problems
this time.
Good luck to you!!!
Angie (sillyguts)
— Sillyguts
May 14, 2008
I had RNY on 9-10-07. I had PCOS prior to surgery. After surgery, I did
have a period or two, but have not had them return on a regular basis.
— Roxy_
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