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Ok so I'm 1.5 years out and not actively losing like before (even though I'm trying) but my period is off the chain crazy!!! Sorry guys I did say ladies! I'm in the middle of my BC and bam Aunt Flo makes a surprise visit and with a vengeance!! So I'm retaining Fluid and bloated all the time! Doc says it's normal after surgery?!?! wtf? This sucks. Are the ladies here experiencing something similar? BTW ovulating whenever is NOT COOL!! I don't want anymore babies!!

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Which doctor did you talk to? Your surgeon or your OB/GYN? I would suggest talking to your OB/GYN and looking into changing your birth control.

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Go see your gyn.

I can relate - after surgery my periods went crazy - every two weeks and heavy. Then I started bleeding in November and didn't stop.

Turns out that my hormones had caused my fibroids and polyps (preexisting) to grow and they were irritating my uterus causing the excessive bleeding.

1 quick surgical procedure to clean it all out January 11 and I'm good to go.

Threw in an endometrial ablation on top of it and hopefully I won't have to deal with the periods anymore.

Good luck to you -

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I spoke with GYN but I have a feeling it's polyps as well. Clotting is scary big and cramps are pretty bad! I'm going to have to get on his case. I have pictures of the clots, I'm gonna gross him out. Maybe I'll get a reaction!!

Thanks girls!

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Good luck! I think you are right to take charge and be pushy if necessary.

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The clots are such a give away with polyps.

Take it easy and get it taken care of asap. They were able to get all of mine with the exception of 2 fibroids that are outside of my uterus - day op doing a hysteroscopy d&c. No pain or discomfort to speak of post op.

Good luck!

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Wow!! So glad to hear it wasn't so bad for you! I'm so glad you answered my post!! Thank you! I'm seeing him tomorrow at 10am!!

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Wow!! So glad to hear it wasn't so bad for you! I'm so glad you answered my post!! Thank you! I'm seeing him tomorrow at 10am!!

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Let us know how it goes!

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Any news? Hoping you are ok...

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Hey ladies!! The GYN squeezed down on me and said he didn't feel anything abnormal, and that my Pap from 5 months ago was fine, he says to go and see him as soon as the bleeding stops (but not to wait longer than a week) so that he can repeat the pap? He also did lab work to check out my hormones. I'll know the results next week. I expressed how scared I was of anemia since I'm bleeding so much, so he's also checking my hemoglobin!!

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Ok. If you continue bleeding I would def ask him about a sonogram. The pressing down and not feeling anything doesn't particularly impress me -

Glad he is doing lab work though.

Are you feeling more at ease since you saw him?

Just please continue to advocate for yourself - remember - no one knows your body better than you do.

I'll keep you in my thoughts

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I'm not impressed either! I'm also having killer Migraines, didn't mention it to him, I hadn't even thought to relate the 2 symptoms till now. (I'm suffering one ATM)

Thank you for thinking of me!! I'm seeing my PCP on Tuesday, she will order one, I'm sure of it!

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What?? Ok, he needs to do an ultrasound at the least. I'd be pretty unhappy!

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Yes, and yes - except mine started during the pre-op diet. I'm working with my hormone doctor, an OBGYN specialist, and a hematologist to address the resultant anemia.

This week I also got to have the oh-so-fun inside and out ultrasound - I'm also amazed they didn't send you in for one. They were able to list all my fibroids - full and fun-sized - as well as a couple of ovarian cysts. In my case, the doctor said the troublemaker was too large/weird/inconveniently located to remove by anything short of a hysterectomy. . Not thrilled with that, but I've already been trying HRT and currently need i.v. Iron for the anemia.

Definitely push for better testing so you don't end up where I am if you don't need to - on a six week waiting list for a consult with the laparoscopic robot doctor.

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I'm so sorry you're going through all this mess. I'm starting to get worried about how nonchalant he is. I have terrible Migraines almost daily, did you experience this as well?

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