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What causes a delayed period despite taking Gestin?

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Hi doctor,

I am suffering with delayed periods. Consulted a gynecologist and started Gestin since 1 week. But still have not got my periods. Home pregnancy tests done and turned out to be negative thrice. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Sabita Laskar

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MD Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Dr. Sabita Laskar is a caring obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health, pregnancy care, and reproductive medicine. She provides guidance and support through every stage of womanhood, focusing on safe maternity care, fertility management, and preventive gynecology. With a patient-first approach, she ensures compassionate, personalized treatment to promote long-term health and well-being for women of all ages.

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Hello,

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Tablet Gestin (Allylestrenol) contains natural progesterone, which is given for 5 days to bring about withdrawal bleeding. You have not mentioned how long you have taken the drug. Withdrawal bleeding usually occurs 48 hours after stopping the drug to up to 7 days. If you are still in that period, then you should wait for your period to commence. If you are over that, then I suggest you to do certain tests like transvaginal sonography, TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and AMH (anti-mullerian hormone testing). Considering your age, you could be in your perimenopause (stage nearing menopause) where menstrual irregularities are common.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 22, 2017
Reviewed At February 25, 2025

Education:

MD Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sabita Laskar is a caring obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health, pregnancy care, and reproductive medicine. She provides guidance and support through every stage of womanhood, focusing on safe maternity care, fertility management, and preventive gynecology. With a patient-first approach, she ensures compassionate, personalized treatment to promote long-term health and well-being for women of all ages.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MD Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sabita Laskar is a caring obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health, pregnancy care, and reproductive medicine. She provides guidance and support through every stage of womanhood, focusing on safe maternity care, fertility management, and preventive gynecology. With a patient-first approach, she ensures compassionate, personalized treatment to promote long-term health and well-being for women of all ages.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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