Re: missed period
From: John Essien MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Nov 2002 13:27:26 -0600 (CST)
A progesterone challange test may help provoke bleeding, then you could
start on your pills.
At Sat, 30 Nov 2002, Lori wrote:
>
>My last period began on 9-23 and since then my cycle has not re-started.
>It is not unusual for my cycle to be irregular. However, I am concerned
>that it has been over 8 weeks since my last cycle. Pregnancy tests were
>(-) and my dr is waiting on my blood work up. How long is it safe to
>have gone without a period? Should I be taking some type of med to begin
>my cycle? I was prescribed ortho-novum in sept but have not been able to
>begin the pill since my cycle has not started up. Any ideas? Thanks!
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