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

Does Antihistamine Drug Delay Periods?

Hi, i have brown spotting 2 days earlier i had sex. Usually when i have brown spotting my period starts in a couple of days but still my period haven t started yet but pior to that I have taken antihistamine tabs a day after had sex for itching since i got rashes due to dry skin. Im just wondering if it s just a delay effect of the antihistamine missed my period 9 days now also i have long period cycle. Hope for a fast response thanks.
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello dear
I understand your concern
Antihistamine does not cause delay in period.
If you did sex during fertile phase of period then pregnancy should be rule out.
Brown spotting could be due to implantation bleeding and it will occur around the period date.
I would suggest to go for urine pregnancy test and or blood HCG test to confirm pregnancy.
In absence of pregnancy, delayed period could be due to hormonal imbalance, ovarian dysfunction, excessive stress, change in life style and dietary habit
I would suggest to consult gynecologist and undergo examination, reproductive hormone analysis, USG scan to confirm cause
Progesterone pill can be used to induce period in absence of pregnancy.
Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
I find this answer helpful

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....
Does Antihistamine Drug Delay Periods?

Hello dear I understand your concern Antihistamine does not cause delay in period. If you did sex during fertile phase of period then pregnancy should be rule out. Brown spotting could be due to implantation bleeding and it will occur around the period date. I would suggest to go for urine pregnancy test and or blood HCG test to confirm pregnancy. In absence of pregnancy, delayed period could be due to hormonal imbalance, ovarian dysfunction, excessive stress, change in life style and dietary habit I would suggest to consult gynecologist and undergo examination, reproductive hormone analysis, USG scan to confirm cause Progesterone pill can be used to induce period in absence of pregnancy. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar