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Can Althea Pills Cause Delayed Periods?
I took althea pills i just finished 2days ago the 21 tablets my period last month was june 2 i took the first pill on the 6 of june.the doctor said possible my period will come early but until now not yet coming.. Is this side effect of the pill i took.Please help me im worried my period might be delaying
Fri, 7 Jun 2019
Hello,
Taking Althea pills may make your endometrium thinner(too thin to generate bleeding), extended use of Althea can cause missed period when you have a seven-day break.
Sometimes, during the seven days break your periods may be very light & shorter than usual.
Do not forget to take the pill after the seven-day break. If you are not getting periods to visit a gynae, get physically examined.
It can be due to stress, anxiety or low hemoglobin levels in the blood.
You may have to go through blood tests or USG(uterus) if need be.
If you had unprotected sex your gynae may tell you to take a urine test for pregnancy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Taking Althea pills may make your endometrium thinner(too thin to generate bleeding), extended use of Althea can cause missed period when you have a seven-day break.
Sometimes, during the seven days break your periods may be very light & shorter than usual.
Do not forget to take the pill after the seven-day break. If you are not getting periods to visit a gynae, get physically examined.
It can be due to stress, anxiety or low hemoglobin levels in the blood.
You may have to go through blood tests or USG(uterus) if need be.
If you had unprotected sex your gynae may tell you to take a urine test for pregnancy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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