What Causes Delayed Menstruation After A Decapeptyl Shot?

Posted on Sat, 2 Apr 2016

Question: I have been given Decapeptyl 3.6mg single shot injection on Oct 26, 2015 in order to treat adenomyosis. I got my periods on Nov 7, 2015 but now its been 90 days i have not received my periods. In between we checked our level of estradiol as per doctors advice on Dec 19, 2015 the level was 36. Doctor told that i will be getting my periods in 4 weeks. But till now i dont have any symptoms of periods. Kindly advice.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Side effect of decapeptyl

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Decapeptyl is known to cause amenorrhea for prolonged duration.
One gets the periods when the effect wanes off.
You are likely to get the periods in next 3-4 weeks.
You are not likely to get premenstrual symptoms.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (39 minutes later)

Its been same advice from our doctor when we checked our blood report on December. But now its been 6 weeks since we consulted our doctor. As per our doctor' s advice i am suppose to get my periods last month itself. Should i wait for 3 more weeks?
Kindly advice.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
3-4 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, yes, you should wait for at least3-4 weeks.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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