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Delayed Periods After Getting Third Shot Of Cortisone Steroid Injection In Wrist. Side Effect?

Hi,

I just got a cortisone steroid injection in my wrist for the third time about 1.5 weeks ago. I was due for my period 2 days ago but so far I have not gotten it (nor do I have any symptoms of period pain -- My ankle usually starts hurting about 1-2 days before my period is due). I'm usually regular, I get it exactly on the day I expect it. The first two times I got the cortisone injections, it didn't affect my period at all but could this time be affecting it? Will it be late or will I miss my period completely this month?
posted on Sat, 28 Sep 2013
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Hi and thank you so much for this query.

It is atypical for steroids to be responsible for menstrual changes. I for sure don't know why the menses have delayed this time around but waiting a little longer to understand what has happened could be helpful. If you are so sure that you are not pregnant and cannot be pregnant, then I will suggest that we wait and see what happens. Waiting up to the next expected dates of menses would not be a bad idea unless something else happens.

I hope this helps and guides you. Feel free to ask us more questions and thanks for using our services.
I wish you well.
Dr. Ditah, MD
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Delayed Periods After Getting Third Shot Of Cortisone Steroid Injection In Wrist. Side Effect?

Hi and thank you so much for this query. It is atypical for steroids to be responsible for menstrual changes. I for sure don t know why the menses have delayed this time around but waiting a little longer to understand what has happened could be helpful. If you are so sure that you are not pregnant and cannot be pregnant, then I will suggest that we wait and see what happens. Waiting up to the next expected dates of menses would not be a bad idea unless something else happens. I hope this helps and guides you. Feel free to ask us more questions and thanks for using our services. I wish you well. Dr. Ditah, MD