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Does Intake Of Propranolol Cause Heavy Bleeding During Menstruation?

Posted on Thu, 12 May 2016

Question: I normally have heavyish periods and they last for 5-7 days. I have been suffering from anxiety the last month and this period was 2 days late and it has been very light with only a little bit of cramping. I am concerned that this is not normal. I have been taking propananol prescribed from my doctor. could this be the cause? any advise will be appreciated as I am concerned.

Answered by Dr. Nidhi Setia (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hormonal and ultrasound evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns.

Anxiety can cause irregular periods.
You have relatively heavy periods for 5-7 days.
This time your period was delayed, light and 2 days late.

I think you should go for hormonal (LH, FSH, PROLACTIN and TSH) and ultrasound evaluation.

Anxiety can affect periods but this is the first instance of problem with your periods. So, probably it is not the cause.

Propranolol is not known to affect periods.

So, In my opinion, you should consult your Gynec ask for evaluation.

Hope this helps.
Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Nidhi Setia (7 minutes later)

I have only suffered from anxiety for a month or so. I don't normally have any issues.

Answered by Dr. Nidhi Setia (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Chronic anxiety can cause alteration of periods.

Detailed Answer:
Usually, the chronic stress can cause alterations in periods. So, I feel the Anxiety may be the cause for you only if there are no hormonal issues.

I would suggest you to consult your Gynec for examination.
Regards.

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