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Does Spironolactone Cause Pregnancy Symptoms?

I take spironolactone for high blood pressure. I miss my period last month. And this month My doctor thinks it s in my head because I take this medication and she said it s making me think I m pregnant I m having all the symptoms That I m pregnant my stomach s is getting bigger I m noches throwing up my boobs are big . I took 4 pregnanttest and a blood task negative. I ask can we do a alter sound just in case My doctor said there s no way I can be pregnant is this true
Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You are having pseudocyesis. Spironolactone is known to cause gynecomastia; irregular menstruation or amenorrhea, as it is also a weak anti-androgen. Pregnancy should be avoided, while on Spironolactone, because of the risk of feminization of a male fetus. Spironolactone often is used in combination with an oral contraceptive, which suppresses ovarian androgen production and helps prevent pregnancy. Your fear is unfounded.

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Does Spironolactone Cause Pregnancy Symptoms?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You are having pseudocyesis. Spironolactone is known to cause gynecomastia; irregular menstruation or amenorrhea, as it is also a weak anti-androgen. Pregnancy should be avoided, while on Spironolactone, because of the risk of feminization of a male fetus. Spironolactone often is used in combination with an oral contraceptive, which suppresses ovarian androgen production and helps prevent pregnancy. Your fear is unfounded. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.