Boys don't read this...ladies, am I alone here??
AngieViolet
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My monthly visitor has moved in full time and won't leave me alone. Since my surgery 2 months ago, I've only had about 1 week without my period! My hormones are a MESS, and I struggle swinging between crazy b!?ch mode and crying on the floor and molesting men in uniforms. My body hates me. I feel like I'm on an episode of CSI. I constantly have to bring a change of clothes with me everywhere. This is CRAZY! My ob/gyn said that this is normal based on my weight loss. Am I alone here? I want to cry and throw things and cravings are just cruel. Hahahaha. I feel crazy at times with the hormone swings.
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You're not alone. The blood thinners you got in the hospital are also likely having some impact. My bathroom looked like an episode of Dexter. Now at just over six months out I am having a lot of spotting which I've never experienced before. I hope it will be the same for you, but I only had about two months of the super emotional swings. Exercise helps. Lots of exercise.0
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Thank you! It really helps to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I just keep laughing and pushing forward. The exercise part makes sense because it has been helping me. I'll focus on hitting the treadmill a bit more and upping my yoga. I appreciate you letting me know that I'm not alone!!!0
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Mine have become closer together but not that close. I'm averaging 2 a month0
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I'm over 50 and thought I was done, but now after surgery it's back!0
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I have yet to meet a woman whose monthly hasn't gone bat-shnit-crazy since surgery. Lol. I do believe, however, that for the most part it is temporary and will eventually settle down. Until then - good luck!0
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Thank you for all of the info. Praying for temporary but preparing for crime scenes! At least the cravings subsided for a while!0
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It does settle down after a bit. I'm almost 2 yrs out now and I get mine every 28 days like clock work for 3-4 days straight. Hang in there!0
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I'm 6 months post-op. Weight loss has not messed with my hormones TOO much. Other than at 55 y/o my cycle had changed from 30 days to 39 days. I just keep plugging away. I am planning a party when menopause hits. I'm serious. I'm getting a pinata of a uterus, filling it with candy and all my friends are gonna whack the *kitten* outa it. Then we're gonna sing and dance and drink wine under the moon.0
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@martabeerich can I borrow your idea? Love it!0
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I'm glad I read this! The day after I got my surgery, I got my period (not scheduled) and for a week I thought I was gonna bleed to death. Yes, brought on by the blood thinner, my surgeon said. So, just a few days ago, I was due for my period and had the cramps and...unusual for me as I am on Zoloft....felt very emotional is if had I'd been watching a sappy movie or commercial, I possibly would've needed some Kleenex by the end! Never got my period..probably didn't have anymore left after the week I had 2 weeks before.
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Ladies, thank you for being so open and for your advice! Tara, I'm glad that this helped you too. Martabeerich, I totally want to do that too! What an AWESOME IDEA!!0
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It's also due to the weight loss in addition to the blood thinners. I've read on other forums about this "side effect". Fat stores estrogen, so as the fat break down all that stored estrogen gets released and messes up your hormonal balance for a while. Your body will adjust.0
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@bcedl1982 - Knock yourself out. I'm calling mine a Croning Party. And frankly, women need to talk about this life transition. It's easy for some, hellacious for others. (I kid you not, my sister became psychotic, had black outs, self medicated because of the craziness.... then after 3-4 years became better). I'm determined to talk about it and get "it" out there. Plus - seriously, what woman doesn't want to beat that organ with a stick? And have it give you candy for a change. Priceless.
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So let me ask you ladies...I don't get a period due to a surgical procedure (endometrial ablation - don't hate me) but what is happening is extraordinary painful breasts? Like every three weeks, without the bleeding I don't have that symptom to verify ohhh it's your hormones but damn I am bat *kitten* crazy for a day or two and then BAM boobie-ache....
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If you still have your ovaries, you still have the hormones. And the aches, pains associated with it all until menopause.0
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martabeerich wrote: »I'm 6 months post-op. Weight loss has not messed with my hormones TOO much. Other than at 55 y/o my cycle had changed from 30 days to 39 days. I just keep plugging away. I am planning a party when menopause hits. I'm serious. I'm getting a pinata of a uterus, filling it with candy and all my friends are gonna whack the *kitten* outa it. Then we're gonna sing and dance and drink wine under the moon.
OMG That is great!
I had a partial hysterectomy so no more periods but I can tell my hormones have been wacky since my surgery.0 -
Marta....you are hilarious! I agree with the trauma of menopause...I've seen some people have extremely difficult times! I see how bat crap crazy I get now with my hormonal meteor shower. I'm gonna be a nut job when I hit menopause!!! Joysie...I almost peed when you said, "BAM, boobie-ache!" That is soooo funny! Mine get sore too, but I do enjoy the fact that the poor girls "re inflate" to almost normal a few days a month. I sure do miss my girls!0
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Just another tip - make sure your GYN is proactive with your care if this continues because there could be something else going on. I've had cycles from hell since 2001. They got so bad I was at a Christmas party and used the restroom only to find what I called "Helter Skelter" (if any of you know the story of Charlie Manson, you know what I mean!) I ended up needing a D&C and that helped a lot. I have had 2 so far, but they have also discovered I have fibroids and a polyp which can cause issues. Doesn't hurt to have them do a biopsy of the lining if it keeps on being heavy. My GYN is great and she takes good care of my lady parts. I want to keep my uterus for as long as I can. I know so many people who have hysterectomies and they end up having bladder issues. I don't know if it happens to everyone, but I don't want to chance it!! LOL0
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@angiemollison308 I haven't really lost mine - I got smaller around going from a 42D to a 36DD, the girls aren't as perky as they used to be - they could use a lift for sure! But the soreness yeah I could do without...0
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I'm always molesting men in uniform I'm only 4 weeks post-op, but my period came right on time and I think I'm ovulating now so another period in 14ish days. 0
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I had an IUD inserted right before my surgery, but for the first 6 months or so, I had a lot of spotting. After that I stopped having a period entirely, which was pretty fantastic.0
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I had an IUD inserted right before my surgery, but for the first 6 months or so, I had a lot of spotting. After that I stopped having a period entirely, which was pretty fantastic.
I'm still waiting for this to happen. It's been right around 6 months with mine in now. This gives me hope! The spotting has been ridiculous.0 -
From my 1st period at 13 years old to now at 48 I've been absolutely regular as a calendar and NOTHING seems to disrupt me at all. My period returned with in 2 months of giving birth both times (and I exclusively breast fed for 6-12 months both times), and it returned so regular you could set your calendar by it. Same thing after RNY. For the love of all that's holy, I'm having every other peri menopause symptom, but still regular as clockwork.0
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I'm having every other peri menopause symptom, but still regular as clockwork.
Me too and it's super frustrating! Also, because of my age, my doctor doesn't recommend birth control, but she says as long as I am cycling there is still a chance (if only a very slim one) of getting pregnant.
I got my period the day after surgery and have been mostly really regular, the only time I was off schedule was when I was taking black cohosh for hot flashes. I have heard though that a lot of people have changes in their cycles due to hormone levels changing. As if we weren't going through enough changes post surgery!
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OMG I am having the opposite problem. I had my surgery on 12/7 and while I got my period on time the week of Christmas, I have skipped both January and seems February now. I am 44 and over the last couple of years my periods have gotten heavier, I have skipped it once or twice (thank you, perimenopause) but I have never skipped 2 months in a row. I am hoping it is just wonky from surgery/weight loss. On one hand I would be glad to never get it again but on the other, a little sad too.
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tyeI'm having every other peri menopause symptom, but still regular as clockwork.
Me too and it's super frustrating! Also, because of my age, my doctor doesn't recommend birth control, but she says as long as I am cycling there is still a chance (if only a very slim one) of getting pregnant.
I got my period the day after surgery and have been mostly really regular, the only time I was off schedule was when I was taking black cohosh for hot flashes. I have heard though that a lot of people have changes in their cycles due to hormone levels changing. As if we weren't going through enough changes post surgery!
That's funny, my Dr. put me on birth control pills to control the peri menopause symptoms. He offered Ambian, Xanex and an anti-depressant to deal with sleep disruptions, hot flashes and anxiety, or I could take birth control pills and likely alleviate all the symptoms. I opted for the birth control pills and they work great. He didn't feel that my age (48) would pose any health problems re taking the pill. My BP is quite low & my overall health is good. Now I frankly see the irony of the fact that I'm 48 years old and on the pill and my husband has had a vasectomy.0 -
I have same "problem" as Robin628...had surgery 11/23 and only one period since, and that was very light. I have blocked tubes, so likelihood of pg is very low, though I have been pg once before (had m/c) and bf would be THRILLED if a pg occurred, as would I, but we know we need to wait, and have sooo many factors against us--biggest one is age as I am almost 44. I would be thrilled to never have another period, though for sure.0
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That's funny, my Dr. put me on birth control pills to control the peri menopause symptoms. He offered Ambian, Xanex and an anti-depressant to deal with sleep disruptions, hot flashes and anxiety, or I could take birth control pills and likely alleviate all the symptoms. I opted for the birth control pills and they work great. He didn't feel that my age (48) would pose any health problems re taking the pill. My BP is quite low & my overall health is good. Now I frankly see the irony of the fact that I'm 48 years old and on the pill and my husband has had a vasectomy.
Please just be careful - there are very real risks associated with women who take oral contraceptives over the age of 40 (heart issues, blood clots, bone fractures, etc.). My doctor was pretty insistent that birth control pills were a risk she was not willing to take in prescribing. I ended up getting an IUD.0 -
cmchandler74 wrote: »That's funny, my Dr. put me on birth control pills to control the peri menopause symptoms. He offered Ambian, Xanex and an anti-depressant to deal with sleep disruptions, hot flashes and anxiety, or I could take birth control pills and likely alleviate all the symptoms. I opted for the birth control pills and they work great. He didn't feel that my age (48) would pose any health problems re taking the pill. My BP is quite low & my overall health is good. Now I frankly see the irony of the fact that I'm 48 years old and on the pill and my husband has had a vasectomy.
Please just be careful - there are very real risks associated with women who take oral contraceptives over the age of 40 (heart issues, blood clots, bone fractures, etc.). My doctor was pretty insistent that birth control pills were a risk she was not willing to take in prescribing. I ended up getting an IUD.
Scientific data from the past decade have proved that the age of 35 years is not an obligatory border at which to stop taking oral contraceptives (OCs). Combined OC formulations (COCs) are safe and effective for healthy women up to the age of the menopause. The use of OCs in women who do not smoke does not result in an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Since the risk of thromboembolism increases with age and the level of obesity in women of 40 and over, it is wise to prescribe the lowest available dose of ethinyl-estradiol in the COCs. Some authors prefer levonorgestrel to any third-generation progestogen in COCs, but the excess risk of venous thromboembolism associated with the use of third-generation products can be balanced by the reduced risk of myocardial infarction associated with the same products. When OCs are considered for perimenopausal women, it is important to take into account progestogen-only pills. In consequence of the reduced fecundity, these have a better contraceptive efficacy in this age group than in women aged below 35 years. Their only important possible adverse effect is an unpredictable bleeding pattern; further, they do not alleviate climacteric symptoms if these are present. In such cases, progestogen-only pills can be combined with cyclic hormone replacement therapy
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I guess I'm the weird one, but for me normal is weird! I stopped my birth control a month before surgery. Since I was a teen my cycle was wonky, no rhyme or reason. I would get it every 21 - 65 days and it would last 3 - 21 days. So, birth control for a long time. Now, I'm on a 25 day cycle and it lasts 3 - 4 days. Granted, the first two days is definitely CSIish...but I'll take it over never knowing when it will come, and how long it will stay!0
