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Suggest Medication To Postpone Menstruation While Breastfeeding
Question: Hi doctor, I am a lactating mother and there is a XXXXXXX at my house so need to postpone my periods, can you please suggest me which tablet to use and for how long?
Brief Answer:
Regestrone
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
To postpone the periods, you can take tablet Regestrone 5 mg twice a day from 5 days prior to the expected periods and continue the tablet till you want to delay the periods.
Periods will occur within 5-7 days once you stop the tablet.
It can taken safely while breastfeeding.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
Regestrone
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
To postpone the periods, you can take tablet Regestrone 5 mg twice a day from 5 days prior to the expected periods and continue the tablet till you want to delay the periods.
Periods will occur within 5-7 days once you stop the tablet.
It can taken safely while breastfeeding.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
My daughter is 2.5 months old so can I still use?
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, yes, you can use while breastfeeding.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, yes, you can use while breastfeeding.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
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