Hi everyone. I had my take down almost a year ago. I had the 3 step surgery. Since then my periods have remained similar in terms of symptoms, but my cycle lengths are more varied. They are anywhere between 26 and 35 days apart. Has anyone else dealt with more irregular periods since surgery? Thanks!
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My periods stopped completely for a few months post op, then resumed erractically, like yours. But, I was 40 at the time of surgery, so definitely in the realm of perimenopausal. Menopause occurred at 50 (yay, didn't it it a bit, especially since they were unpredictable).
So, depending on your age, your general condition (did you lose a lot of weight?), steroid use, irregular periods can be expected. What does your GYN say?
Jan 
Thanks, Jan! I'm 35 and I was on steroids prior to my first surgery in January 2014. I have an appointment with my GYN next week. I don't think he has any other patients with a jpouch. It's nice to hear that others have had their cycles affected. I'm hoping to have one more child. I had my son prior to my surgeries. I hope it hasn't impacted my fertility. Thanks again for your reply. Take care.
None of this is j-pouch specific, but more about abdominopelvic surgery, IBD, and recovery, so your GYN should be able to advise. Your age alone places you in a quite reduced fertility group, plus the low pelvic surgery can cause adhesions that affect your ovaries and tubes. So, it is good that you will be seeing your GYN sooner rather than later. Ovulating and periods are only part of the story. With our surgical history, they get on board with fertility treatment/counseling much sooner than the general population. More like 6 months of trying to conceive, instead of the standard 12.
Good luck, and I hope this is just a blip on the radar. Lots of women here have had successful pregnancies post op.
Jan
hey thanks for the valuable tips!