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Can A Steroid Injection Cause Period Delay?
On Wednesday the 21st I received a steroid injection in my buttocks to treat a severe rash. My period is very regular and was due to arrive on Wed May 28th and I still have not gotten it. Is having this injection delaying it, I am in a stable relationship, on the pill/oral contraception, and having sex has been infrequent over the past 4 weeks because of travelling.
Thu, 15 Sep 2016
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Yes, it is possible that the steroid injection played in role in the delay of your period.
Steroids are a type of hormone and can affect other hormone levels including hormones related to the reproductive cycle.
If you regularly take your contraception , this would reduce the probability of pregnancy , making this an unlikely reason for the delay.
It should start to regularize with your next cycle.
I hope this helps
Yes, it is possible that the steroid injection played in role in the delay of your period.
Steroids are a type of hormone and can affect other hormone levels including hormones related to the reproductive cycle.
If you regularly take your contraception , this would reduce the probability of pregnancy , making this an unlikely reason for the delay.
It should start to regularize with your next cycle.
I hope this helps
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