Suggest Medication To Delay Menstruation

Posted on Wed, 12 Jul 2017

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Question : My cycles are regular 28 days. So i planned a trip in such a way that my periods would be over by then. But to my dismay, my periods got delayed this time. Its 31 days and no sign of period. I have been taking ginger, methi... nothing worked. pregnancy test negative too. My question is can I start taking duphaston from today for 4.5days such that I can finish my devotional trip? I already had many IVF failures. All my hormone tests are normal. But Iam scared... But I cant imagine going in train for such a long way with periods that too last one being religious. Kindly reply soon.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regestrone

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
To delay the periods, you can use Regestrone 5 mg twice a day from today onwars till you want to delay the periods.
The periods will occur within 5-7 days of stopping the tablet.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (59 minutes later)

Thank you. But is is safe to start progesterone in such a last minute? will it hamper my already troubled fertility. Iam asking this because, I have endometriosis in my ovaries and hydrosalpinx (clipped). The two things right about my fertility is that my endometrium n uterus is great and hormones are normal. So is it ok to take progesterone in such a last minute?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not affect fertility

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Taking regestrone in last days of periods do not affect fertility or endometriosis.
There will be no affect on fertility.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

thanks a ton!

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me anytime for further queries by asking a direct question to me on this platform.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana