What Causes Delayed Menstruation Despite Taking Meprate?

Posted on Fri, 3 Jun 2016

Question: I have taken meprate 10mg for 21 days(as per doctor's prescription) and have taken the last tablet on 29 March,2016.i still have not got my cycle.And my LMP was 26 Dec,2015. HPT test conducted on 20 March,2016 was also Negative. What could be the possible reasons for the delay in periods?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hormonal disturbances likely

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Delayed periods can be due to pregnancy, stress or hormonal disturbances like hypothyroidism, hyperprolactinemia or polycystic ovarian disease.
Your reports and urine pregnancy test are confirmatory of the fact that you are not pregnant.
Moreover,periods can occur within 3-7 days of stopping the meprate.
I will suggest you to wait for a week for the withdrawal periods to occur.
You should also get your thyroid and prolactin levels tested to confirm the cause.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN specialist

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (30 hours later)

Why meprate tablets are prescribed?What is their main usage?I heard that meprate is usually prescribed for 3-4 days but why my doctor prescribed it for 21 days?

Can this hyperprolactinemia disease be cured only by taking medicines?

In a menstrual cycle month what are the best days to participate in sex which have high probability of pregancy, can you please elaborate on when to participate and when not to?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Meprate used for cycle regulation

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Meprate tablet is usually prescribed for cycle regulation.
Meprate is given for 21 days to regulate irregular periods.
Yes, hyperprolactemia can be treated by medications.
The best time to achieve pregnancy is from Day 8 to day 22of the cycle, which is the fertile period.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

In the fertile period as mentioned above, can we participate any no. of times?

After confirmation of pregnancy can we participate or not?

I got my period yesterday.After period occurrence, my doctor prescribed(uploading her prescription, please check) following tests:

1.Ix:CBC,ICT
2.GRAP RH(HUSBAND+WIFE)
3.HB ELECTROPHORESIS (HUSBAND+WIFE)(2 HRS AFTER 75 GLUCOSE)
4.FERTILITY BLOOD SUGAR (2 HRS AFTER 75 GLUCOSE)
5.FERTILITY- TSII, FVER T4
6.RUBELLA-IG | IM
7.R/E

I want to know why each of these tests are performed.Please explain clearly?

Its been 2yrs since we married but from 08 XXXXXXX 2016 we are planing for a baby.Is it necessary to take all the above mentioned tests?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Test not needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Yes, you can perform intercourse any number of times during fertile period.
You can perform intercourse after conception also.
Out of all tests prescribed, only thyroid function test is done in infertility patients.
Rest are absolutely not indicated.
I will suggest you to wait for6-8 months and try to conceive naturally before going for investigation and treatment for infertility.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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