Do Proluton Depot Injections Affect The Menstruation Cycle?

Posted on Thu, 20 Nov 2014

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Question : Hi Doctor,
I got IUI on 3rd November. Doctor gave me proluton depot injection on that day after IUI. She asked me to get another injection after one week. So I did. She asked me to take third proluton injection on 17th November if my Urine pregnancy test is positive. My urine test was negative on 17th and 20th as well. But my period doesn't come yet. Please tell me whether my two proluton depot injection interfere my menstrual cycle and can prevent my ovulation in next cycle. When can I try IUI again?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Delayed periods are due to injection

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply

1. Inj. Proluton depot is the reason for delayed periods.

2. There is no reason to worry as you will get periods with in next one week. Wait till then.

3. No need for another injection since pregnancy test is negative.

4. You can try for another IUI after next periods.

5. These injections will not prevent ovulation in next cycle.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar