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What Causes Delayed Periods While On Antidepressants?

helo doctor I got ma periods on 14th feb 2015 n it lasted nly for 2 dys that too very less bleeding.I usually hv delayed periods,this month it has yet not come.I m takin some anti depressants also.I have gone through Urine test twice too.what can b the reason of ma delayed periods???
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Hi,

Welcome to Health Care Magic,

I am Dr.Naveed Ullah khan,

I have read your question in detail and will try to help you in the best way possible.

Some antidepressants do cause menstrual problems which is it ll increase prolactin levels which ll inhibit the hormones responsible for menstruation. I would like to know the specific drugs that u r taking. There are many other physiological factors that can delay periods. If ur pregnancy test is nagitive. Then i suggest waiting for another week and if u still dont get periods then u should do a full work up.
If u get ur periods within the nest week then wait for another cycle. If thats gonna be at usual interval then u dont need to worry. If the next cycle is also prolonged then in that case also a work up is necessary.


I hope this answered all your queries, if you have more queries,I will be happy to answer.

Wish you the best of health.

Regards.

Dr.Naveed Ullah Khan.
MBBS
USMLE step 1, 2 & 3.
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What Causes Delayed Periods While On Antidepressants?

Hi, Welcome to Health Care Magic, I am Dr.Naveed Ullah khan, I have read your question in detail and will try to help you in the best way possible. Some antidepressants do cause menstrual problems which is it ll increase prolactin levels which ll inhibit the hormones responsible for menstruation. I would like to know the specific drugs that u r taking. There are many other physiological factors that can delay periods. If ur pregnancy test is nagitive. Then i suggest waiting for another week and if u still dont get periods then u should do a full work up. If u get ur periods within the nest week then wait for another cycle. If thats gonna be at usual interval then u dont need to worry. If the next cycle is also prolonged then in that case also a work up is necessary. I hope this answered all your queries, if you have more queries,I will be happy to answer. Wish you the best of health. Regards. Dr.Naveed Ullah Khan. MBBS USMLE step 1, 2 & 3.