YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for September, 2003: Re: effects of prescription drugs on menstrual cycle

Re: effects of prescription drugs on menstrual cycle

From: anon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 19:32:01 -0500 (CDT)

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I don't know about these specific medications, but stress and illness can disrupt a woman's menstrual cycle. From the list of medications she has taken, it looks like she has been ill several times recently. If her body is going through a lot of stress, it is making recovery a priority and saving energy by not going through a normal menstrual cycle. Is she taking classes this fall? If so, that could be another source of stress. Your daughter might want to call her doctor and ask specifically about these medications and whether they might be the cause.

At Wed, 10 Sep 2003, G wrote: >
>My daughter 20, virgin, has never had problems with her period (started
>at 13) except the usual cramps and moodiness. She had a regular period
>on June 22. During her period she also was taking trimox for strep
>throat. She had a severe alergic reaction to that and was put on a 15
>day prescription of Prednisone. She also received a Cortisone shot? for
>hives. During this time she also took Motrin, Alegra, and Benadryl. Her
>next period in July was 1 week late and lasted for 10 days. She has had
>period twice in August. Can prescription medications throw your cycles
>off? and if so how long before they regulate themselves?. She is
>totally frustrated and anxious about this. She does not take BCP.
>Please help, I posted this question once before. We would appreciate a
>response since I have looked for other postings with this question and
>was not able to find any to answer our concerns. Thanks for your time.

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