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What Causes Delayed Periods After Taking Birth Control Shots?

Hi. I ve gone on the 2 month shot the first time in 2010 and used it till 2013 then i stopped it and after 9mnths my period came back. I started using it again for a long time. My last shot was 04/03/2016 its 17/04/2017 and i still dont have my period yet. I want a baby. How long do i have to wait and can i use Vitabotics Pregnacare Conceive tablets to speed things along. Would it bring my periods back? Please help.
Thu, 4 Oct 2018
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Hi,

Post birth control pill period loss may be treated with:

1. Optimize your nutrition: zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6 supplementation is useful to bring period back.
2. Entrain your circadian rhythm: in case of altered sleep pattern or lack of sleep due to stress or insomnia.
3. Eat sufficient amount of carbohydrates.
4. Manage your stress; which is useful to get cycle back. Regular exercise and yoga may useful.
5. Boost your detox capacity: Your body stores hormones like estrogen in your fat cells, and these stored hormones can linger for months or years after you stop taking the pill. Your liver is responsible for clearing these hormones through the bile, and if you’re not detoxifying well enough, your liver is ineffective at eliminating these excess hormones.
6. Using probiotics and eating green leafy vegetables may useful.

Still not got cycle you may consult your gynecologist she will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Delayed Periods After Taking Birth Control Shots?

Hi, Post birth control pill period loss may be treated with: 1. Optimize your nutrition: zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6 supplementation is useful to bring period back. 2. Entrain your circadian rhythm: in case of altered sleep pattern or lack of sleep due to stress or insomnia. 3. Eat sufficient amount of carbohydrates. 4. Manage your stress; which is useful to get cycle back. Regular exercise and yoga may useful. 5. Boost your detox capacity: Your body stores hormones like estrogen in your fat cells, and these stored hormones can linger for months or years after you stop taking the pill. Your liver is responsible for clearing these hormones through the bile, and if you’re not detoxifying well enough, your liver is ineffective at eliminating these excess hormones. 6. Using probiotics and eating green leafy vegetables may useful. Still not got cycle you may consult your gynecologist she will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist