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After any type of brain surgery, is it normal for a period to be late due to the shock to the body?

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Dr. Valentin Drezaliu answered

Yes: It is normal, dont worry too much about it. Do a pregnancy test and if negative wait one more month.

Answered 10/4/2016

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