Late menstral cycle after Mommy Makeover

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I had a Mommy Makeover (TT with Muscle repair, BA) on April 22. 3.5 weeks ago. I was supposed to start my period 7 days ago. Is it normal for my period to be late post op? Also my breasts have been extra painful the last few days so I'm wondering if this is a sign that something trying to happen. I just wonder if it is normal for disruption in menstral cycle, as I am usually very regular.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Surgery is a traumatic experience for your body and your menstrual cycle can be affected. Pain and discomfort is also quite common following surgery, but they are usually well controlled with the medication prescribed by your surgeon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Is fairly common for women having significant operations to have alterations in their menstrual cycle. A mommy makeover is a sizable procedure and what you're experiencing is not unexpected.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Disruption of your menstrual cycle can occur.  This is typical due to the surgical stress altering the hormone levels.  The levels will return to normal and so will your cycle.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It's not uncommon to have your menstrual cycle thrown off a bit by a Mommy Makeover.  Everything from the stress of surgery to medications your body is not used to can interrupt your normal cycle.  If your cycle doesn't return to normal contact your OB/Gyn.

John J. Edney, MD · Answer

Stress of any kind can interfere with a normal menstrual cycle.  Certainly the stress of this type of surgery could be the cause for a late period.  If part of your Mommy Makeover was any type of breast surgery for discomfort you are experiencing may be related to the procedure.  Breast surgery was not part of your Mommy Makeover the feelings you are experiencing may be the prelude to your period.  You should  return to your normal menstrual routine sometime in the very near future.  If you continue to have irregular periods after you have recovered from his surgery he should consult your gynecologist.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Menstrual period "irregularities” are not uncommon around the time of surgery. If you do not resume normal cycles soon, see your GYN for evaluation.Best wishes.

Vincent D. Lepore, MD (retired) · Answer

It is not unusual following the stress of any surgery, including a Mommy Makeover, for one's menstrual cycle to be affected or delayed.  However, if there is any chance that you could be pregnant, I would suggest you take a pregnancy test and let your surgeon know if it is positive.  Best wishes.

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