When Will my period come back?

I found out I had an ectopic pregnancy on 10th october. I had my right tube removed. Was just interested in hearing how long it took for peoples periods to come back?

Dear Sarahh1982,

I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,

To answer your question, periods can take a while to re-establish - they can re-start anything between two and ten weeks after surgery and most women find that their period arrives sometime around week six or seven after surgery.

The first period may be more painful or less so than usual, heavier or lighter, last for longer or shorter than usual – there really is no set pattern. You should be able to manage the discomfort with over-the-counter pain relief and should not be soaking a pad in less than an hour. If this is not the case, you should seek medical attention

Sending much love,

Karen x

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