Can Regestrone Be Taken For Irregular Menstruation?

Posted on Sun, 19 Jun 2016

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Question : I did not get my periods for the last 3 months ..I have been prescribed Regestrone 5 mg.. To be taken every night for five day..is that OK to take the tablet ... To get my periods.. Please help me out in this.. Should I continue this for more than 5 days.. To get my periods.. Or How many days I should wait to get my periods after taking the tablets for 5 days..

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
This is hormonal drug Norethisterone which is a progesterone.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query. Regesterone is a progesterone hormonal drug. It is given to get periods. You can take it fr 5 days like your doctor prescribed. No need to take it longer than 5 days. You are most likely to get a period within or after 3 days of stopping this.
If you not getting again after 3 days then a Gynecologic examination and ultrsound should be carried out. Thyroid function test also should be done to rule out hypothyroidism in such case.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (8 hours later)

Thank You Doctor.. I'll go as per the instruction

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.

Let me know if you have any follow up or further queries.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar