Is a menstruation delay or skip common after breast augmentation?

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Is a menstruation delay or skip are common after breast augmentation ? Thank you ! Have a nice day

Hagen Schumacher, PhD, FRCS(Plast), FEBOPRAS · Answer

Hello,
Although this is not a common issue after breast augmentation, high stress level (such as from some types of surgery or trauma) can cause changes to your menstrual cycle. In any case, it would be best to check if there are no other reasons for this...

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hello Greeney and thanks for your question.
It is quite common to see irregular menstrual cycle issues after breast implants and other operations where patients are exposed to anesthesia. However, if you're worried about pregnancy then checking a pregnancy test is a simple and straightforward action you can do at home.
Congratulations and good luck! DR. ALDO

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Sometimes menstruation cycles can be affected after having surgery.  It could be from the stress put on the body, the medications, etc.  It's best to take pregnancy precautions at this time.  I encourage you to discuss any concerns with your surgeon.

Eric YK Li, MD · Answer

Local or general anesthesia per se won't affect your menstrual cycle, but the stress of surgery or its disturbance on your lifestyle might delay it.  If you remained concerned, best to discuss your delayed or skipped menstrual cycle with your primary care physician to get investigated.  Hope this helps!

Anup Patel, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Many patients may experience a change in their menstrual cycle following surgery. This is common and some may have their menstrual cycle earlier. Prior to surgery, your plastic surgeon likely performed a pregnancy test. If you are concerned about pregnancy consult your OB/gyn. In general, you can expect this as normal due to the surgery.

Is a menstruation delay or skip common after breast augmentation?

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