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What Causes Delayed Menstrual Cycle After Discontinuing Mirena Coil?
I ve had the mirena coil fitted for 4 years, I have always had a period with it. I went on holiday in June and took northesterine to delay my period. When I stopped I had a period for a few days but I haven t had one since so now I m ages over due by about 4 weeks Is my coil still working?
Mon, 20 Apr 2020
Hello,
As per my clinical experience, the delayed mentrual period after discontinuation of Mirena coil and use of Norethisterone is related to altered homeostasis of the hypothalamus pituitary axis for transient period of time. It takes around a period of one menses cycle (around 28 days) to get back the previous rhythm after last dose of Norethisterone and you are requested to use alternative means of contraception for this period.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As per my clinical experience, the delayed mentrual period after discontinuation of Mirena coil and use of Norethisterone is related to altered homeostasis of the hypothalamus pituitary axis for transient period of time. It takes around a period of one menses cycle (around 28 days) to get back the previous rhythm after last dose of Norethisterone and you are requested to use alternative means of contraception for this period.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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