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Pregnancy test shows negative, shall I take medicine to induce periods?

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Pregnancy test shows negative, shall I take medicine to induce periods?

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Dr. Sameer Kumar

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iCliniq medical review team

Published At April 7, 2018
Reviewed AtJanuary 22, 2024

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I got my last period before three months. I have not gotten my periods ever since. I had protected intercourse twice before two months. However, I have no symptom and all the pregnancy tests are negative. Also, I have missed my period the same way, even before once and my cycle is generally longer than 35 days. I am taking homeopathy to induce periods along with some natural home remedies. I was on birth control pills for about three to four months last year.

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

In your case, if pregnancy test has been negative,even till date, then you are surely not pregnant. The delay and irregularity need to be evaluated and investigated to rule out PCOS (polycystic ovarian disease), hypothyroidism or hyperprolactinemia, which are the most common reasons for oligomenorrhea in young women.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Since pregnancy has been completely ruled out, can I take any medication to induce periods? Is it safe to take Primolut at this point? Does it have any side effects?

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Yes, you can take tablet Primolut-N (Norethisterone) 5 mg twice a day for five days and then your withdrawal bleeding should start in the next five to seven days after taking the last dose. The most common side effect is delayed next one or two cycles.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sameer Kumar
Dr. Sameer Kumar

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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