female only constant light period

[hope4204 2]

1 week before surgery i started having blood when i wiped. then the day before surgery full on period. that lasted for a few days and then back to just when i wipe. this is still happening, so for almost a month ive been on my period. ive always been very irregular only having a period once or twice a year. is this normal with weight loss, or should i visit my gyn?

[Tiffykins 672]

My periods were pretty irratic immediately post-op. I would make a call to at least your PCM or ob/gyn to make sure you are not having any issues.

When we lose weight (especially quickly), the estrogen that is stored in our fat cells is released into our bodies. It could be the shock of surgery/anesthesia, or the estrogen throwing off your hormones.

Since surgery, my periods have become more light, and more regular.

[DownInSocal 12]

My period situation is a mess. I am actually visiting my doctor today about it. My cycle has gone from an always 28 days to 20-23 days. I flow now for 7 days, super heavy and rich red. Then I spot for a few days and then it is done. But when your cycle is only 20 days you spend half your life on your period! Ugh.

I know hormones are all messed up after surgery. I am more going to the doctor to get reassured than anything. I will let you know what he says.

[deedee 5]

I think you may want to talk with your gyn since it sounds like it started happening before surgery. My fibroids were said to be the cause of my extra long/weird periods before they were removed.

[DownInSocal 12]

Well I talked to my doctor and since this is a new thing for me (just since surgery) he feels it is all hormonal. Estrogen stored in fat, shock to the body losing weight so fast, yada, yada.

He offered to put me on birth control pills but felt since I didn't need them for birth control why take more pills? I agreed. I will wait it out and buy stock in Always.

[hope4204 2]

i have started a full on period now. it is consistent with last month as far as when the full flow started. we will see what happens i guess. i have never had a regular period, but in the past when i would lose weight i would have a light one. i need to make an appt with my gyn anyways so this is just kind of another reason to call!

[KZol 0]

Wait...what? Estrogen stored in fat? Holy CRAP! I am going to be a complete nut case!