I've missed 2 periods so far and I'm 23. This has never happened before. And I'm NOT pregnant. I had a appendectomy 7 weeks ago and the antibiotics gave me a yeast infection. Could it be related? Should I wait it out or do I have to go see a doctor?
2007-06-05 21:38:36 · 5 answers · asked by Elisa A 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
The shock and blood loss of surgery can make you miss a few periods. You might also notice hair loss and thinning from lower iron levels. Both will come back. This happened to me after an appendectomy, too. A burst appendix will result in more of this than appendicitis, since the surgery takes longer with more blood loss, and today's doctors prefer to avoid a possibly contaminated transfusion.
Don't know about the yeast infection, that could be from a general lowered resistance to infection while you're in a weakened state. Today's antibiotics have to be taken over a long course, you can't just quit and leave extra pills in the bottle. You have to finish every last one on schedule. You could probably ring your surgeon's office about the yeast infection for a quick answer.
2007-06-05 22:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by answerma'am 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The stress of having surgery could have an effect on your period but I would recommend getting in touch with your dr to see what they think.
2007-06-05 22:35:36 · answer #2 · answered by sokokl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah, you don't want to risk it. It may be something small like adverse effects of the meds on your body or something could really be wrong. (this is kinda like Web MD, it'll freak you out until you know what's wrong.)
I like how they always give you two options. one is like HIV and the other is a cold. lol
2007-06-05 21:50:38 · answer #3 · answered by Dianna H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go and see a doctor. he/she will be able to give you all the help you need
2007-06-05 21:47:15 · answer #4 · answered by starlight 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor.
2007-06-05 21:53:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋