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Will Oxycodone Affect Ovulation?
Hello, I am a 35 year old women and I take oxycodone regularly 15 mg every 6 hours if needed...sometimes I take less. My question is will this medication stop ovulation as we are trying to conceive. My period is irregular now that I ve been on it, but does that mean I m not ovulating or I m not fertile?
Sat, 18 Jan 2014
Hi there,
Thanks for your query.
Irregular periods, difficulty in conceiving may be due to either, thyroid problem, hormonal imbalance, anemia, increased levels of Prolactin in the blood; or, Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD).
Oxycodone does not interfere with ovulation. Test kits are available OTC to confirm if ovulation is taking place or not.
You should therefore undergo thorough evaluation, including ultrasound of reproductive system (uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries); Blood levels of Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone and Prolactin; Thyroid hormone and hemoglobin levels.
You will feel completely reassured of there being nothing wrong with you, if all tests are negative/normal.
Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised.
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Take care
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
Thanks for your query.
Irregular periods, difficulty in conceiving may be due to either, thyroid problem, hormonal imbalance, anemia, increased levels of Prolactin in the blood; or, Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD).
Oxycodone does not interfere with ovulation. Test kits are available OTC to confirm if ovulation is taking place or not.
You should therefore undergo thorough evaluation, including ultrasound of reproductive system (uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries); Blood levels of Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone and Prolactin; Thyroid hormone and hemoglobin levels.
You will feel completely reassured of there being nothing wrong with you, if all tests are negative/normal.
Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised.
If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries.
Take care
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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