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What Causes Delayed Menstruation After Removing Implanon?
Question: implanon implant put in on November 2014 and removed 10th october 2016 i had no period or spotting whilst on the implanon and it has now been almost 9 weeks since being removed.. and i have still not had a period. my doctor has put me on 1000mg of metformin to encourage ovulation/menstruation 5 weeks ago and still nothing. befor the implanon i was regular at 33 day cycles.
whats wrong with me =(
whats wrong with me =(
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
It could be hormonal imbalance.
PLease go for pelvic ultrasound scan and hormonal tests ( FSH, LH, TSH Prolactin ) to reveal the diagnosis.
All the best.
Please feel free to discuss further.
As below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
It could be hormonal imbalance.
PLease go for pelvic ultrasound scan and hormonal tests ( FSH, LH, TSH Prolactin ) to reveal the diagnosis.
All the best.
Please feel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
so it would be unlikely to have ovulated and concieved in this time. i was under the impression the dr gave me the metformin to help bring ovulation and mentruation along
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
IT is unlikely that you ovulated.
However, please take a pregnancy test.
Yes, the Metformin would help, but get the tests and scan done as suggested.
Take care.
As below
Detailed Answer:
IT is unlikely that you ovulated.
However, please take a pregnancy test.
Yes, the Metformin would help, but get the tests and scan done as suggested.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
why is it unlikely to ovulate after having the implanon out?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
It takes 6 weeks - 12 weeks for the hormonal milieu to stabilize.
That is why.
take care.
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Detailed Answer:
It takes 6 weeks - 12 weeks for the hormonal milieu to stabilize.
That is why.
take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok so its fine to not have a period for 3-4 months
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Yes, may take upto 3 months for you to resume normal cycles.
As long as the pregnancy test, ultrasound and hormonal tests are normal, do not worry.
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Detailed Answer:
Yes, may take upto 3 months for you to resume normal cycles.
As long as the pregnancy test, ultrasound and hormonal tests are normal, do not worry.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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