Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: It will not matter whether or not you are on your cycle for a hysterectomy.
Answered 12/18/2021
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Specializes in Gynecology
Yes: Although the uterus may be slightly more swollen or bleed slightly more during the menses, this would not be significant enough to cancel the surgery. This issue comes up frequently since many women having a hysterectomy due to frequent, irregular, and heavy bleeding cannot predict when their bleeding will occur.
Answered 2/1/2020
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Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: Th timing of the surgery is not affected by the menstrual cycle.
Answered 6/22/2017
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Surgery on period: It should be no problem to do the hysterectomy while you are on your period.
Answered 4/18/2016
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