No period since laparoscopy if no period this month that be three months!

[TraceyC1]

Hi

Just bit concerned no periods since laparoscopy. During surgery I was on my last day of my period that was the 1st of June and no periods since then. I did read some women get periods quick after and some don't and that the period can be heavier and more painful than normal. I'm just wondering if any one else had a long wait for their body to go back to normal following laparoscopy and removal of endometriosis.

I recently had my follow up appointment with my gynaecologists registra. She was very kind but did seem surprised no period as of yet. I asked what stage my endometriosis was & I didn't really get an answer except that I was in the middle! So I assume stage 2/3 from what I read and what was wrong with me. They couldn't get it all out so some left behind on my overy forget which side now but if I had to guess i would say the right side!

I also asked. If I could get pregnant I have had years of being told no one could help me etc but no one ever checked to see if I had endometriosis. Her reply was I had a chance of getting pregnant now. Funny thing is I wasn't over joyed by that so after having a pregnancy test I left with the contraceptive Pill prescription. Told I don't have to wait for my period I can take now and now prescribed to help with painful periods /pain and to prevent getting pregnant.

I left feeling ok but on way home I felt sad, angry and a bit cheated annoyed really that no one checked years back about endometriosis. I had fertility treatments, donor eggs in Barcelona and no one said we best do a laparoscopy. I know I can't change the past now but I felt so tired and drained the following day after being upset. My husband wants us now to see if I get pregnant so I not started the pill. But as I pointed out to him we r now in our 40s and things are different and we have an adopted daughter. He feels this is how it was ment to happen but although I see his points I doubt we will get pregnant. And if by some miracle it did happen I am old now and tired constantly. my parents and his are a lot older so the support network not as good as it would have been had the 'you could get pregnant' comment come way back in 2008,2010 etc. Life timing is not the best plus the emotions of each month when the period arrives and means no baby 👶🏻 will have an affect. At mo no periods since laparoscopy and feelings of one either so at mo we waiting for that but I pray it not heavier than normal as they are heavier enough when I have them. I flood badly and pain is bad some months affects how I walk as I get many blood clots. Some months worse than others often I calculate roughly when due and avoid working some night shifts at start of cycle cause it hurts when I pass a clot. So in some ways if I never saw a period again I be happy but as I told the gynaecologist I don't want early menapause either. I have had hormone imbalances at age 22 and suffered bad with hot flushes and sweats so now free from that I don't want back any time soon.

But any idea on how long before a period I know we are all different etc just if any one had similar I'm also now discharged from gynaecology department she says if period doesn't appear to go back to my GP to be re referred. But how long do I wait this be the third month she didn't advice and to be honest I didn't ask. Which was stupid of me I suppose lol any suggestions ??

[AllWeNeedIsluv]

I don't know my period came when it should have. But I didn't have a lot to remove. I really don't know what to suggest maybe take another test and if it's still negative book in with gp it is something that does need looking into either way. That way tell gp what gynar said and they could refer you the timing it will take would be a while so you can see if Af does arrive while your waiting. At least you'll feel your on the road to find where your missing Af is.. That's all I can think of. Do another test and book in with gp. Good luck hope you get some answers soon xx

[TraceyC1 in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

Thank you for reply I think I leave it till sept if no period then I will be worrying. Well want to know what's happening as that should be long enough for my body to have adjusted from surgery.

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[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to TraceyC1]

Oh yes most definitely. Your more patient than I am. I'm quite laid back I'd be going out my mind. Good luck keep me updated x

[chloe3011]

Hello, I waited 4.5 months for a period and my surgeon said after 6 months he'd be worried. I found it stressful because my hormones were a mess! When I finally came on it was painful, but I think that was likely because of the fact they didn't excise the endo. Good luck hope it sorts out soon x

[TraceyC1 in reply to chloe3011]

Hi chloe3011

That's what worries me the pain I have bad monthly pain. And I heard it can be worse after treatment and I get little relief from pain killers. I guess that be a wk I miss from work and be laying down with a hot water bottle 😩.

It's good to know they won't worry for 6 months or over. My gynaecologist registra seemed surprised so good to know I don't have to panic just yet.

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[Aby82]

Hi I know it's been 6 years but I just found ur post & I'm really curious to know if u had ur period & when after ur laparoscopic surgery. I'm 40 yo, stage 4 endometriosis, had 2 operations, 1 open laparotomy & 1 laparoscopy for ovary & fallopian tube removal, I'm now 3.5 months post op no period & I'm so frustrated I keep reading searching for any info about this new phase is it early menopause or poi or cz of depression? PS. I've lost my husband 6 months ago & my gynecologist just asked me to wait & this is giving me more stressful time so I highly appreciate any info I can get from women having delayed periods after surgeries. 😔

[KEHS in reply to Aby82]

Hi. I’m in the same boat you are/were. Did you by chance find anything out? I’d love to hear any updates you have. I’m struggling to find answers and going on month 4 no period of surgery.

[Aby82 in reply to KEHS]

Hi. Hope you're doing better. I had 2 periods 7&8 months after surgery & then it stopped again & it's been 4 months now.