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What Causes Delay In Periods After Undergoing Bilateral Salpingectomy?

I recently had a bilateral salpingectomy (on the 29th of April). My period is now 3 days late (Had no sex for a month before surgery, preg test at hospital was neg). Is a delayed period normal after complete removal of the fallopian tubes? I know it doesn t make much sense, but I cannot think of another reason I am late, if chances of pregnancy are now basically 0%. Thanks.
Tue, 2 Jun 2015
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Hello dear user of HCM!
Welcome and thank you for sharing your concerns with us!

Firt of all I would say you not to worry about, because this fact can also affect your menstrual cycle. Stress is a major cause why the periods may delay.
You said you have done a surgery where you have removed your both fallopian tubes. This is another cause for your delayed periods. Not only a gynecologic surgery but every surgery or other medical condition may do that. Sometimes it may last quite long up to one ore two years.

Anyway, I would suggest you to wait some more time for your periods. As you said the chance of pregnancy is 0% in a natural way so you don't worry.
If your periods delay to much that you can't wait, you may talk with a gynecologist if you want, because there are hormonal therapies that help fixing the menstrual cycle.

Meanwhile, try to keep a healthy lifestyle, with a balanced diet and physical activity.

I wish you all the best!
Kind regards!
DR ERIOL.
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What Causes Delay In Periods After Undergoing Bilateral Salpingectomy?

Hello dear user of HCM! Welcome and thank you for sharing your concerns with us! Firt of all I would say you not to worry about, because this fact can also affect your menstrual cycle. Stress is a major cause why the periods may delay. You said you have done a surgery where you have removed your both fallopian tubes. This is another cause for your delayed periods. Not only a gynecologic surgery but every surgery or other medical condition may do that. Sometimes it may last quite long up to one ore two years. Anyway, I would suggest you to wait some more time for your periods. As you said the chance of pregnancy is 0% in a natural way so you don t worry. If your periods delay to much that you can t wait, you may talk with a gynecologist if you want, because there are hormonal therapies that help fixing the menstrual cycle. Meanwhile, try to keep a healthy lifestyle, with a balanced diet and physical activity. I wish you all the best! Kind regards! DR ERIOL.