What Causes Delay In Menstruation While On Medroxyprogesterone?
I startet the meds on Tues Dec 15. I have not gotten my period yet.
Should I be concerned?
My doc is away.
Wait for 3-4 days more and then consult gynecologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
If you are not having any periods even after finishing a medroxyprogesterone therapy for 5 days, then the following causes needs to be ruled out :-
1. Pregnancy - urine test will help in excluding pregnancy.
2.Thyroid hormone deficiency- A simple blood test will help in excluding hypothyroidism.
3. Premature menopause- Blood FSH levels will help in diagnosis.
4. Increased prolactin levels.
I suggest you to wait for at least 10 days after completing the progesterone therapy for the periods to start. If after 10 days periods do not occur, then investigations are entailed. Please visit your gynecologist to undergo physical check up and also to undergo relevant investigations required in your case.
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Could it still be perimenapause?I drink at times up to 10 regular sodas a day.. Can this affect my ovaries and overall cycle?
Less likely to be perimenopausal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The delay can be due to other hormone disturbance also. If FSH was normal in April then a perimenopausal irregularity is less likely.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
IS this affecting my ovaries and my cycle?
It is better to decrease the intake.
Detailed Answer:
Taking anything in excess is harmful for your body. It is best to reduce the soda intake. It can cause an excessive weight gain also affecting the hormonal balance.
Regards.