After a Tummy Tuck is it possible to have a release of extra fluids through the walls of the vagina causing a prolonged period?

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I'm usually three-5 day period. Had TT lipo 5 weeks ago my period is now into the ninth day with lots of clotting. Smelly too. Is this normal?

Vincent D. Lepore, MD (retired) · Answer

A tummy tuck should not cause a prolonged period.  However, if you were given an antibiotic this may have changed your vaginal flora and triggered a yeast infection.  Check with your gynecologist for their recommendation.  Best wishes.

George Commons, MD (retired) · Answer

There is no relationship to this phenomena.  Go and see you Gynecologist and ask what is going on.  Sometimes patients will have an early onset of MP with any surgery but this  phenomena you are experiencing is not something we see.  My Best,  Dr C

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