Breast Augmentation: What happens if you get your menstrual cycle on your surgery or are on your period during surgery?

Question

Will your surgery be canceled if your on your period and how do the hospital deal with the patient having cramps and etc while being drug up are they given some type of medicine for that or what

John Diaz, MD · Answer

Having your menstrual period during surgery will not be an issue and your surgery does not need to be cancelled. You may take Tylenol for cramps prior to surgery. You will likely be prescribed some type of pain medication for your post operative pain which can help with your menstrual cramps and you will be given medication to control your pain intraoperatively. You may consult with your surgeon for more details.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry and an excellent question.  There is no problem having your menstrual period and having breast augmentation.  We generally use a pad, because a tampon that is forgotten and/or not managed properly is serious concern.  I avoid NSAIDs for a few days around surgery, but you should be able to take tylenol, narcotics, and muscle relaxers.  Good Luck.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thank you for your question.
Having surgery during your menstrual cycle has no adverse effect. Your surgery will not be canceled.Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes.

Robert D. Wilcox, MD · Answer

Dear mae1214,
This will have absolutely no effect on your surgery. 
  
Best of luck to you.
  
Robert D. Wilcox, MD

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Surgery will not be cancelled only on that basis. Please let your surgeon know about it.

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