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.

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.

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....

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