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Irregular Periods, Taking Depakote, Palaris And Buspin. Could Medication Affect Menstrual Cycle?
Question: Hi..This question is for gynecologist.I am 39 years and have been married for about 10 months now.My periods were normally quiet regular...i use to have a 24 day cycle.But i have noticed since couple of months they are irregular and late by 4-6 days since we have been trying for a child.And my last period i got was on XXXXXXX 13th and since then i haven't got my periods for last 2 months.
Also initially i use to have periods for 3 days and since past 2 years its for 2 days only.One important thing is i have been under psychiatric medicines for long.And for almost 2 years i have been on deepakote 500,Palaris 3 an buspin 10 mg.Could these medicines be affecting my menstural cycle.I need help on urgent basis.We also want a child soon.Is that possible once medicines are reduced and stopped.I am quiet normal now.Please advice.
Also initially i use to have periods for 3 days and since past 2 years its for 2 days only.One important thing is i have been under psychiatric medicines for long.And for almost 2 years i have been on deepakote 500,Palaris 3 an buspin 10 mg.Could these medicines be affecting my menstural cycle.I need help on urgent basis.We also want a child soon.Is that possible once medicines are reduced and stopped.I am quiet normal now.Please advice.
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I cannot say that these medicines are responsible for the change in your menstrual cycle but surely these need a review as you are trying to conceive.
Some of these medicines may adversely influence your pregnancy outcome. So, my suggestion is you should see your Psychologist / Neurologist & discuss with them your plans about pregnancy. They will alter or stop your medicine depending upon their assessment of your condition. You should not do it yourself as an uncontrolled psychiatric condition is even more harmful for a developing fetus.
In addition, you should also see a Gynecologist particularly the one with special interest in fertility issues and discuss your problem with him/her. He/She can suggest you specific tests to find out the reasons of your period problem & can also give you appropriate advise if you have some fertility issues ( after taking a thorough history & physically examining you ).
I hope I have given you a brief plan to follow. Please feel free to contact back if you have any other question.
Wish you best of luck.
Regards.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I cannot say that these medicines are responsible for the change in your menstrual cycle but surely these need a review as you are trying to conceive.
Some of these medicines may adversely influence your pregnancy outcome. So, my suggestion is you should see your Psychologist / Neurologist & discuss with them your plans about pregnancy. They will alter or stop your medicine depending upon their assessment of your condition. You should not do it yourself as an uncontrolled psychiatric condition is even more harmful for a developing fetus.
In addition, you should also see a Gynecologist particularly the one with special interest in fertility issues and discuss your problem with him/her. He/She can suggest you specific tests to find out the reasons of your period problem & can also give you appropriate advise if you have some fertility issues ( after taking a thorough history & physically examining you ).
I hope I have given you a brief plan to follow. Please feel free to contact back if you have any other question.
Wish you best of luck.
Regards.
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