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I had my appendix out 2 weeks ago and had exploratory surgery on my ovaries and tubes. can this slow my period or make me miss this months?
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Yes: Stress of surgery can cause period to come earlier or later than usual. I've seen some patients even miss a period.
Answered 9/5/2013
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Yes: Some disruption is common.
Answered 9/21/2013
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