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I am having irregular periods. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had irregular periods for months. I am experiencing abnormal periods where I am bleeding every other week. Sometimes the bleeding lasts a few days whereas sometimes it lasts at least eight days. More recently, I have had my worst period. I have had it 10 days then off for three ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The contraceptive efficacy of the Norethisterone is quite less and if you are taking it irregularly then also it may cause a breakthrough bleeding. So the important thing is to get a pregnancy test as this is the most common cause to rule out. If this is ruled out th... Read Full »
How can I delay my periods as I am going on vacation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am going on a vacation in two days and I am supposed to get my periods today. I still have not got them. I am wondering if there is anything I can take to get my periods now or take something that can delay my periods. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Initially, check urine pregnancy test as you were supposed to get menses today, but have not got them. it. Then if it is negative then get one gynecological ultrasound to know the endometrial thickness. If the endometrial lining is less than 5 to 6 mm then you shoul... Read Full »
What to do for missed periods for two months?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been missing my periods for two months now. I am unable to understand the reason. I felt the pain on the expected date, but there was no period. I am sure there is no chance of pregnancy. Although I did not do anything unusual, I started to exercise for almost an hour on a daily ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you get on serum beta hCG done to rule out pregnancy and get a gynecological ultrasound to look for endometrial thickness. Check your thyroid profile, fasting blood sugar, fasting insulin, prolactin, complete hemogram, LFTs (liver function tests), FSH (foll... Read Full »
Can I take Sysron to stop prolonged period?
Query: Hi doctor, I am on my period for one month. I consulted a doctor who suggested me to take Traptic for three days, yet the flow did not stop. Then, she gave me another tablet Sysron for 20 days. Is it safe to take? I am a married woman. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First get an ultrasound gynecology done to know the endometrial thickness. If it is less than 5 to 6 mm, then this medicine, Sysron (Norethisterone), will not stop the bleeding; instead, you need to take a combination of oral contraceptive pills to stabilize the lining. I... Read Full »