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Missed Period Restarted After Intake Of Progestrone And Estrogen. Periods Started 9 Months After Childbirth. Safe To Take Regestrone To Regularise Periods?

Hello I have 1 year old baby and may period get started after 9 months on 5th May 2013 of delivery.Last month I missed my period then I consulted to the gynach and I used pills of progestrone and estrogen or 3 days then my period get started on 25th June 2013.I just wanted to know can I start Regestrone 5mg for 5 days to regularise my period right now I am feeding my baby.
Fri, 19 Jul 2013
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Pathologist and Microbiologist 's  Response
Hello and welcome to HCM,

Progesterone (regesterone) is secreted in breast milk in lactating mothers.
The deleterious effects of progesterone in breast fed babies is not well established however it is recommended to take progesterone during lactation only when absolutely necessary during lactation.
Observe your menstrual cycles for some more time.
If they remain irregularly irregular, you need to consult your gynecologist to look for the cause of menstrual irregularities.
Hormonal preparations are best avoided during lactation.
You can resume hormonal therapy, if required after you stop lactating your baby.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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General & Family Physician Dr. Shipra Sharma's  Response
Hello, welcome to HCM,
It’s better to avoid Regesterone while breastfeeding. The drug can pass on to the baby through your milk; though the effect of the drug on the baby is unknown then also it’s not recommended. There are few progesterone only pills available which you can use during this time but under your gynaecologist assistance.
Hope this will help you. Follow up query’s are welcome.

Take care,
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Missed Period Restarted After Intake Of Progestrone And Estrogen. Periods Started 9 Months After Childbirth. Safe To Take Regestrone To Regularise Periods?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Progesterone (regesterone) is secreted in breast milk in lactating mothers. The deleterious effects of progesterone in breast fed babies is not well established however it is recommended to take progesterone during lactation only when absolutely necessary during lactation. Observe your menstrual cycles for some more time. If they remain irregularly irregular, you need to consult your gynecologist to look for the cause of menstrual irregularities. Hormonal preparations are best avoided during lactation. You can resume hormonal therapy, if required after you stop lactating your baby. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal