Post-Endometriosis Surgery: Understanding Delayed Period & Possible Causes

Question
I am 28 years old and had surgery for removal of endometriosis on 30th November. Both my ovaries had a large chocolate cyst each which was removed. Additionally, a corpus luteum cyst was also removed. I had bleeding for 7 - 8 days post surgery (which was more than spotting but much lighter than my normal period). I was due to get my period on December 8 but still have not got it and am worried. Could you tell me the possible reasons this could be happening (I am sure I cant be pregnant). Thanks

Answer
Hello Madhvi from India,

Pregnancy certainly is a possibility, so I would recommend that you have a pregnancy test.  Otherwise, without some testing, I cannot tell you specifically why your have not had a period.

Sincerely,

Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com

Monterey, California, U.S.A.

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