Normal for Mommy Makeover Surgery to Affect Menstrual Cycle?

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I had a full mommy makeover on May 28. Tummy tuck, lipo & BA. My period should have arrived on June 27, its offically 1 day late. Is this normal? I am ALWAYS on time with my period-never late other than when I was pregnant with my son :) Could it be that having the tummy tuck and the meds I was on is making my period late? I havent had sex in over 2 months so I KNOW Im not pregnant.. Anyone experience this?

Emmanuel De La Cruz, MD · Answer

Undergoing a mommy makeover surgery, which often involves procedures like a tummy tuck, breast augmentation, or liposuction, might potentially affect your menstrual cycle due to the stress placed on the body. However, this effect can vary widely among individuals.

Surgery, especially a major one like a mommy makeover, can cause temporary changes in hormone levels and stress responses within the body. These changes might lead to alterations in the menstrual cycle for some women. The menstrual cycle could become irregular, lighter, or heavier temporarily due to the stress of surgery and recovery.

Several factors contribute to this:

Stress and Hormones: The physical stress and hormonal changes triggered by surgery can temporarily disrupt the normal hormonal balance, influencing the menstrual cycle.

Pain Medication: Pain medications or anesthesia used during and after surgery might also affect hormone levels, although this is not always the case.

Individual Response: Every person's body responds differently to surgery, and some may experience changes in their menstrual cycle while others may not notice any difference.

If you experience alterations in your menstrual cycle after a mommy makeover, it's generally considered normal in the immediate post-operative period. However, if you have concerns or if these changes persist for an extended period after surgery, it's advisable to discuss this with your healthcare provider or the surgeon who performed the procedure. They can provide personalized guidance and advice based on your specific situation.

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

It’s not unusual for women to note changes in their
menstrual cycles following any type of stress.This can occur with both emotional stress and physical stress.It’s safe to say that a major surgical
procedure can cause both types of stress.For these reasons, we frequently see women who have had changes in their
menstrual cycles following Mommy Makeover surgery.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

This is not an uncommon story. My experience even in women as "regular as a clock" with surgery scheduled between periods often start the day before, day of or within a few days after surgery or contrarily can be late. Menstrual cycles can become irregular at times of stress, from surgery and anesthesia. It should not be a problem. A pregnancy test should probably be done even though you "KNOW" you're not pregnant.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

Yes, any surgical procedure can cause alteration of the menstrual cycle and “make your period late".   Your cycles should return to normal within a few months;  if not,  consultation with your OB/GYN may be necessary.

Best wishes.

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

It is not unusual at all for a women's menstrual cycle to be affected by having surgery and general anesthesia.

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