Patient's question:
I had the D&C procedure on the 26th of last month. I used to have very regular periods, with at most a delay of one or two days. The only exception was when I changed locations (to another city) and it was delayed by a week. Now, however, my period still hasn't come.After surgery, how long does it usually take for a period to return? Thank you.
First follow-up question: I had an ultrasound 20 days after the surgery, and it seems there's still something in my uterus. I don't know what to do now, and I'm feeling very unstable emotionally. Also, what else should I be careful about? Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the menstrual cycle of women is regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian-gonadal axis. Factors such as mental stress, emotional fluctuations, environmental changes, pregnancy, age, diseases, medications, and nutritional status can all cause dysfunction of this gonadal axis, leading to menstrual disorders. A delay or advancement of about one week in the menstrual cycle is considered normal. If the menstrual cycle is delayed by more than 10 days, it is necessary to visit a gynecological department in a hospital for appropriate examinations to confirm the diagnosis.