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What Causes Missed Periods Inspite Of Being On Contraceptives?
Posted on
Tue, 13 Jan 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
Answered on
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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Question : I am 5,07. and have always had regular cycle. wen I was on the noplant contraceptive for three years I did not experience my Menses until I got off. Three months ago I went on a temp contraceptive and it meant to expire 29 October. I haven't had my menses for three months now and have been trying on a baby but testing negative. that's why I needed help to find out what's going on with my body
Brief Answer:
Yes, USG and tests should be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Sometimes after cessation of the birth control pill, it might take upto 3 - 6 months for your cycles to stabilize, generally it happens within a month or two.
Yes, you need a pelvic transvaginal ultrasound scan and hormonal tests.
then hormonal support temporarily might be given to jumpstart your cycle.
The hormonal tests include - FSH, LH, TSH, Prolactin and the scan should be a pelvic ultrasound scan, done transvaginally.
Take care.
Yes, USG and tests should be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Sometimes after cessation of the birth control pill, it might take upto 3 - 6 months for your cycles to stabilize, generally it happens within a month or two.
Yes, you need a pelvic transvaginal ultrasound scan and hormonal tests.
then hormonal support temporarily might be given to jumpstart your cycle.
The hormonal tests include - FSH, LH, TSH, Prolactin and the scan should be a pelvic ultrasound scan, done transvaginally.
Take care.
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