Pottsville, PA
A 20-year-old female asked:
can you get a period right after emergency surgery for ruptured ovarian cyst and miss the next months period? i am now 5 days late
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Karen Jones answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Yes: The stress of surgery can cause irregular periods for a cycle or two. They should then go back to your normal. If they don't then get checked.
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