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Pregnancy Safe After Mastectomy, Before Breast Reconstruction?

June 10, 2009
Asked By:Bethannie22 in USA

I am scheduled to have a bilateral prophylactic mastectomy with tissue expanders in a couple of weeks. The doctor has suggested that if I want another child to get pregnant soon. Is it safe to get pregnant after the mastectomy and tissue expander surgery but before the implants are put in?

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Answer: Prophylactic mastectomy and implants

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Answer: Not sure about the timing here

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June 10, 2009

Answer: Not sure about the timing here

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired)
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