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Does Taking Cortisone Shot Cause Delay In Periods?
Hello, im on birth control (pills) and had last pill a week ago on thursday. Last wednesday i had cortisone (depo-medrol) injection to my knee, ive had only one. Its week after and i didnt get my period. Ive made a pregnancy test and its negative. Could cortisone affect my menstruation?
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
Hello,
Steroid injection can cause slight derangement in menstrual cycle but it will return to its normal rhythm soon. No definite treatment is required.
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Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Steroid injection can cause slight derangement in menstrual cycle but it will return to its normal rhythm soon. No definite treatment is required.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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