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What Causes Intermenstrual Bleeding?
Question: Hi, I am 38 years old and have 2 children 11 and 9 yrs old. I have been regular in my periods (cycle 28 days) except for 2 occasions when I had some spotting between two periods about 7-8 months back. Also for past two times my cycle has reduced from 28 days to 21 days. I consulted the doc who prescribed Norethisterone 5 mg cycloreg twice daily for 21 days and asked me follow same medicine on 3rd day of my periods next time too. What could be the cause of this reduced cycle and how long is it safe to take this medicine? Will my cycle return back to normal after I stop this medicine?
Brief Answer:
take it for 3 cycles
Detailed Answer:
Hello I understand your health concerns.
There is nothing to worry as cycles tend to get irregular with passage of age.
Take the tablets as advised and your period will regularise after taking it for 3 cycles.
But in case it again stays short or irregular then you will need to get an ultrasound to see if there is any cause for the same.
Take care.
take it for 3 cycles
Detailed Answer:
Hello I understand your health concerns.
There is nothing to worry as cycles tend to get irregular with passage of age.
Take the tablets as advised and your period will regularise after taking it for 3 cycles.
But in case it again stays short or irregular then you will need to get an ultrasound to see if there is any cause for the same.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Thanks for a prompt reply. An ultra sound and internal check of uterus was done and found normal. A thyroid test was done but test awaited. And I have been advised to take the medication it for 2nd cycle as of now.
Kindly advice do i still have have to continue for 3 cycles irrespective of normal report.
Thanks for a prompt reply. An ultra sound and internal check of uterus was done and found normal. A thyroid test was done but test awaited. And I have been advised to take the medication it for 2nd cycle as of now.
Kindly advice do i still have have to continue for 3 cycles irrespective of normal report.
Brief Answer:
need it for 3 months
Detailed Answer:
Its good that everything is found normal and that's why you will need it for 3 months at least to maintain normal hormone status.
Keep taking it in prescribed doses.
Take care.
need it for 3 months
Detailed Answer:
Its good that everything is found normal and that's why you will need it for 3 months at least to maintain normal hormone status.
Keep taking it in prescribed doses.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Dr XXXXXXX
Thanks for the reply. Any side effects i need to watch or take care.
Thanks
Thanks for the reply. Any side effects i need to watch or take care.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
see detailed description
Detailed Answer:
You can have some breast tenderness and bloating sensation in lower abdomen.
But these are also not seen in all women and will be gone soon.
Take care
see detailed description
Detailed Answer:
You can have some breast tenderness and bloating sensation in lower abdomen.
But these are also not seen in all women and will be gone soon.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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