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What Causes Delay In Menstruation Despite Taking Norethisterone?
Posted on
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
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Mon, 9 Feb 2015
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Question : hello,
I have been prescribed norethisterone for 5 days to start my period, since i did not have a period for 7 months due to PCOS. I have taken my last pill on Friday and still no period 3 days later. Is this normal? I am trying to conceive and was told to start taking clomid on 2nd day of period. Is it possible that my periods won't start even after taking Norethisterone?
I have been prescribed norethisterone for 5 days to start my period, since i did not have a period for 7 months due to PCOS. I have taken my last pill on Friday and still no period 3 days later. Is this normal? I am trying to conceive and was told to start taking clomid on 2nd day of period. Is it possible that my periods won't start even after taking Norethisterone?
Brief Answer:
Yes periods can take 5-7 days to start.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
In PCOS, due to hormonal imbalance the periods are often irregular and delayed. After taking norethisterone it takes 5-7 days for the bleeding to start. In case of a severe problem the periods may not start even after taking norethisterone. It is best to wait for a week more for your periods. Clomid will help after you have regular periods.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Yes periods can take 5-7 days to start.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
In PCOS, due to hormonal imbalance the periods are often irregular and delayed. After taking norethisterone it takes 5-7 days for the bleeding to start. In case of a severe problem the periods may not start even after taking norethisterone. It is best to wait for a week more for your periods. Clomid will help after you have regular periods.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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