HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Regestrone Be Taken For Delayed Periods?

I don t remember getting my period this month. Last month I had them on June 2015. the pregnancy test is negative. I have been advised to take regestrone Sandoz. Is it okay to wait till 10th Aug 2015 to c if I will get my periods ? or (2) if I take them now, is there any harm
Tue, 25 Aug 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response

Hi & Welcome.

Yes, Regestrone can be taken to delay the periods.

Since the pregnancy test is negative there is no harm in taking it now.

You may take Regestrone 5mg 3 times a day starting 3-4 days before a period is due. It can be continued for up to 2 weeks or so until you want to have a period. The period will normally begin 2-3 days after stopping
Following the dosing schedule is very important for this medication to be effective. Try not to miss any doses.

On the other hand if the pregnancy test is negative, this medication can be harmful to the growing fetus hence should not be taken.

Good luck.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Regestrone Be Taken For Delayed Periods?

Hi & Welcome. Yes, Regestrone can be taken to delay the periods. Since the pregnancy test is negative there is no harm in taking it now. You may take Regestrone 5mg 3 times a day starting 3-4 days before a period is due. It can be continued for up to 2 weeks or so until you want to have a period. The period will normally begin 2-3 days after stopping Following the dosing schedule is very important for this medication to be effective. Try not to miss any doses. On the other hand if the pregnancy test is negative, this medication can be harmful to the growing fetus hence should not be taken. Good luck.