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Will Androcur Delay Periods?

hi, i have been aking androcur for 19 days. but i think it has delayed my periods. i went to see my gynec, n he prescribed primolut, which i have taken for 7 days, twice a day. its been 3 days since i ve stopped primolut, but still no periods, though i m having some cramps. what could be the reason? thank you
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Hi,

Any hormone containing medicine or medicine that affects hormone secretion/function can affect the menstrual period - it may delay it or cause irregularities. Androcur contains Cyproterone which is an antiandrogen (affecting the secretion of hormones) and therefore may delay the period. On the other hand, Primolut is a synthetic progestin and functions as female hormone progesterone and is used to treat disorders related to menstruation and abnormal vaginal bleeding which may be due to hormonal imbalance in the body. If there is delay in period than expected then one may wait for up to a week and later can go for urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. Continuing with the doctor's prescription and advice would be important.

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

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Eftekhar, General & Family Physician
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Will Androcur Delay Periods?

Hi, Any hormone containing medicine or medicine that affects hormone secretion/function can affect the menstrual period - it may delay it or cause irregularities. Androcur contains Cyproterone which is an antiandrogen (affecting the secretion of hormones) and therefore may delay the period. On the other hand, Primolut is a synthetic progestin and functions as female hormone progesterone and is used to treat disorders related to menstruation and abnormal vaginal bleeding which may be due to hormonal imbalance in the body. If there is delay in period than expected then one may wait for up to a week and later can go for urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. Continuing with the doctor s prescription and advice would be important. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Eftekhar, General & Family Physician