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Will Corticosteroid Cream Affect Menstruation?
Hello, I was recently prescribed 2 prednisone z packs and after those two packs were completed I prescribed a cordicosteroid ointment this I took for about 2 weeks. I am now about 2 weeks late for my period and I am experiencing occasional light symptoms that I'm going to start my period. I've heard of cordicosteroids effecting menstration. How long does this usually occur?
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Corticosteroids do change menstrual cycle. But-Corticosteroid creams applied locally , takes very less amount of the drug in blood circulation.
So the delay you have is due to the Z packs you had in the beginning must have caused the delay. It will last only for couple of months & return back to normal Please don't worry.
Thanks..
I understand your concern.
Corticosteroids do change menstrual cycle. But-Corticosteroid creams applied locally , takes very less amount of the drug in blood circulation.
So the delay you have is due to the Z packs you had in the beginning must have caused the delay. It will last only for couple of months & return back to normal Please don't worry.
Thanks..
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