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Periods after salpingectomy
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I had my left salpingectomy on Dec 4 due to ectopic pregnancy. My hcg was around 500 only during surgery. My gynec said.. periods will come after a month. But today I'm just 23 days after surgery and getting brown discharge. My surgery sight healed completely. Recovery is going good . But Yesterday i had mild pelvic pain with mild brown discharge, other than that I have no fever or any other pain symptoms. Looks like i might get my periods today or tomorrow. Is it normal to get periods after 3 weeks of left salpingectomy? I'm worried.
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Periods can return 3–6 weeks after salpingectomy. Brown discharge + mild pain at 3 weeks is usually old blood and likely the start of your first period and considered generally normal.
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If heavy bleeding, fever, foul smell, or severe/worsening pain then, consult Gynaecologist.
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It's difficult to determine that this is the regular cycle.Do a ultrasound scan in case of doubt
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Hi post surgery you get it after 4 to 5 wks just see if pain doesn't reduce get a scan done
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Yes, this is normal. After salpingectomy for ectopic pregnancy, periods can return as early as 3 weeks, especially since your hCG level was low (~500) at surgery.
Brown discharge with mild pelvic pain usually indicates that periods are about to start.
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If bleeding becomes heavy, pain worsens, or symptoms persist, please consult.
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As long as there is no fever, severe pain, foul-smelling discharge, or heavy bleeding, this is likely due to hormonal adjustment after surgery and not a complication.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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Generally you get it after 4 to 6 weeks of surgery.
Consult please.
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