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Are Regestrone And Meprate Safe Drugs For Delayed Periods?
Question: Hi Dr, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX ,
In context to our earlier conversation. My daughter has missed her periods for over 84 days now. The doctor has prescribed Tablet Regestrone..last time 5his happened she was given Tab Meprate. I have googled both drugs. I want to know if these drugs are safe? Which is better Meprate or Regestrone? What are their dosages! Looks to me Meprate is 2.5 mg per tablet while Regestrone so only .5 mg...please answer..
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In context to our earlier conversation. My daughter has missed her periods for over 84 days now. The doctor has prescribed Tablet Regestrone..last time 5his happened she was given Tab Meprate. I have googled both drugs. I want to know if these drugs are safe? Which is better Meprate or Regestrone? What are their dosages! Looks to me Meprate is 2.5 mg per tablet while Regestrone so only .5 mg...please answer..
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Brief Answer:
As below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Let me explain.
She is missing her periods due to hormonal imbalance.
Whenever she misses her period , she is being given progesterone to induce a withdrawal bleed.
When she is given progesterone for 5 - 7 days, the lining of the uterus builds up.
ANd then when it is stopped abruptly, it sheds - this is called progesterone withdrawal bleed.
Both Meprate and Regestrone are progesterone preparations.
There is virtually no difference between them.
The mechanism of action is the same.
The dosage is dictated by the body weight of the patient .
WHat is your daughter's height and weight ?
Generally both tablets are given in the dosage of 5 mg twice a day, for atleast 5 days.
Did you get those tests done by the way ?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
As below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Let me explain.
She is missing her periods due to hormonal imbalance.
Whenever she misses her period , she is being given progesterone to induce a withdrawal bleed.
When she is given progesterone for 5 - 7 days, the lining of the uterus builds up.
ANd then when it is stopped abruptly, it sheds - this is called progesterone withdrawal bleed.
Both Meprate and Regestrone are progesterone preparations.
There is virtually no difference between them.
The mechanism of action is the same.
The dosage is dictated by the body weight of the patient .
WHat is your daughter's height and weight ?
Generally both tablets are given in the dosage of 5 mg twice a day, for atleast 5 days.
Did you get those tests done by the way ?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
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