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Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer, Periods Erratic, Heavy. Prescribed Ponstan. Will It Prolong My Period?
Hi - I am a 50 year old woman (5'8'', 126.lbs) - with no significant medical history (although I have just been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst) who's periods are becoming erratic and very heavy. I have been prescribed Ponstan to try and reduce heavy bleeding. Can you tell me whether using Ponstan will prolong my period? Also, should I stay on the prescribed dose of 2 tablets 3 times a day until the period has finished? Thanks Ruby
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
Hello
Thanks for your query.
Ponstan would not at all prolong your period.
IT would lessen the cramping and pain associated with the heavy bleeding.
It does not affect the AMOUNT of bleeding per se.
Yes, you should stay on the prescribed dosage till your period is over.
All the best.
Thanks for your query.
Ponstan would not at all prolong your period.
IT would lessen the cramping and pain associated with the heavy bleeding.
It does not affect the AMOUNT of bleeding per se.
Yes, you should stay on the prescribed dosage till your period is over.
All the best.
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