can i get surgey while on my menstrual cycle ?

Question

im going to habe a laparoscopic surgery do to endometriosis next week and im suppose to be getting my period this week by next week the day of my surgery . so does any one know if it is ok for me to get surgery while on my period . Oh and another question im kinda nervous cuz its my first surgery and since the give u anesthetics to make u fall asleep i wanted to know how safe is this ok lets say if u r body is weak and it handle the anesthetic?>

Answer 1

I would recommend you discuss this with your doctor/gyno performing the surgery to see what they say, they may want to postpone the surgery until after you have had your period.

Good luck, I hope it all goes well. I too have to have a laparoscopy done to find out whether I have endometriosis and my surgery is in 2 weeks today so I know how you feel about being nervous....I too am feeling a bit nervous.

I'm sure it will be fine for them to give you anesthetics, however if you feel unwell before or on the day or your surgery I would recommend telling the hospital, a nurse or your surgeon about this.

Answer 2

You absolutely can have the surgery, menses or not. This happens all the time and while it may be awkward in the patient's mind, the OR staff is certainly used to it. In fact, in some cases, it may actually be helpful in detecting certain implants because they will be more obvious. You will be taken care of in terms of pads, etc. in pre-op and then when you are moved to the table, you will not be bleeding during the surgery (due to the Trendelenberg position), but you will be having slight bleeding thereafter anyway. This is very common. Laparoscopy is a typically safe, well-tolerated surgery performed every day for Endometriosis and complications are less common than for example, open laparotomy. Anesthesia will monitor you consistently every moment of surgery and will be there if you have any issues (but you should not expect that you necessarily will). Good luck and speedy recovery wishes.

Answer 3

I'm going to agree with the one other poster-it may be better to have the surgery when your on your period simply b/c the tissue is then irritated it may allow the dr. to see more of it. Most obgyns can miss endo as they are not nearly as knowledgable as the endo experts but if your on your period and the tissue is irritated then chances are it will sticking out more like a sore thumb. Not trying to be negative, but, depending on the skill of the dr. it may allow him to see areas he may have otherwised missed. Unless you were to have an allergic reaction, be given too much or had were in such bad shape health wise that you possibly could not tolerate surgery you should be fine with the anesthesia. I know it can be kinda scary but they guys that do it do it day long-it's their job and they are highly trained. But maybe ask your dr about something you can take so the anesthesia won't make you sick? Mine gave me a little sticky patch that went behind my ear-never felt/got sick from it. Don't stress too much-a lap is a very common procedure and is generally tolerated well by most. You'll be fine-I wish you luck!

Answer 4

umm so far as i comprehend it is viable however who advised you that you'll believe it. the one method you understand in case your ovulating is a. you move to the shop and purchase an ovulation package b. you are taking your temperature as quickly as you get up and its the bottom frame temp you will have or c. you will have an high-quality steady menstraul cycle, a calander and well math expertise however i've on no account heard that you'll believe it its not likely oh yeah and in case your on beginning manage sorry all so much forgot

Answer 5

Talk to the doctor who is doing the surgery. Only he'll know the answer.

Answer 6

I had the exact same surgery, and it is better if you are not on your cycle. The procedure itself is rather simple, and only takes about an hour or so. Talk to your doctor and explain your timing. The doctor may decide to postpone your procedure until after your cycle.