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A 37-year-old female asked:
R these periods? i had laparoscopy 30d ago for ectopic pregnancy.afterward had vaginal bleeding 18d. now again hav heavy bleed.no pain. hcg 14 last wk
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Dr. Bradley Mooreanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Not periods: Having surgery can really mess up your period, as can being pregnant. Since you had both (surgery for an ectopic), your period may be crazy for a couple months. This could mean irregular bleeding or even missed periods. It is not dangerous or harmful to your health.
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