Missed my period after a Tummy Tuck

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I had a tummy tuck June 23, I got my period June 27 very light it last close to two weeks, now is July 28 and I'm lated?!? Should I be worry about it?? I

Yily De Los Santos, MD · Answer

Sometimes a patient's menstrual cycle can change (lasting more days or delaying) after surgery but it will return to how it was no more than 3 months later.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Surgery places stress on the body with elevated internal cortisol levels.  This can make the timing of your period off.  It is very normal.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

I always tell my patients that the combination of anesthesia and narcotic pain medication can affect menses. However,it is always intelligent to take a pregnancy test to be on the safe side.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Maybe maybe NOT??? Best to do urine or blood for pregnancy. I have had a TT patient who became pregnant 3 weeks after surgery....

Constance M. Barone, MD · Answer

This is very common after general anesthesia but it is a good idea to get a bregancy test done to be sure.   Best to you

Florence Mussat, MD · Answer

Dear patient,it is not unusual to have irregular periods after any general anesthesia. nevertheless, if you are sexually active and did not use protection, you should get an over the counter pregnancy test first.sincerely,F. Mussat

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

It is not unusual for patients' menstrual cycles  to be  delayed after surgery.  These patients typically resumes their normal cycle 2-3 months after surgery;  if not a visit with your GYN will be helpful.Best wishes.

Missed my period after a Tummy Tuck

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