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Question: yes im 50 yr old female and haven't had a menstrual cycle since Oct 2016 well last Thursday doctor started me on 1xday Lovastatin 20mg. I started my period last night. Could this new medication have anything to do with this???
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you for asking Health Care Magic.
I have gone through your question and i understand.
No Lovastatin is not conected to your menstrual cycle ( period).
There is no evidence that this drug may interfere in your menstruation.
Take Care !
Dr Balliu
No
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you for asking Health Care Magic.
I have gone through your question and i understand.
No Lovastatin is not conected to your menstrual cycle ( period).
There is no evidence that this drug may interfere in your menstruation.
Take Care !
Dr Balliu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
then could you explain to me why a delay of 10 months in between my periods? Never happened before
Brief Answer:
Perimenopause
Detailed Answer:
Hello again! Sorry for my late reply
Thank you for Follow up.
The delay of 10 months in your menstruation i would explain with the begining of the perimenopause ( the transition time before the menopause).
This is a normal proces in your age where you ovares now produce less hormones ( estrogen and progresteron) in results you will have changes in your menstruation ( delay ) until your last period(menopause ).
You can ask an appointment with your local doctor so he can examine you , do test to measure your hormones levels.
Wish my answer is helpful.
Let me know if you have any further clarifications, I will be happy to help.
Take Care !
Perimenopause
Detailed Answer:
Hello again! Sorry for my late reply
Thank you for Follow up.
The delay of 10 months in your menstruation i would explain with the begining of the perimenopause ( the transition time before the menopause).
This is a normal proces in your age where you ovares now produce less hormones ( estrogen and progresteron) in results you will have changes in your menstruation ( delay ) until your last period(menopause ).
You can ask an appointment with your local doctor so he can examine you , do test to measure your hormones levels.
Wish my answer is helpful.
Let me know if you have any further clarifications, I will be happy to help.
Take Care !
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
how long does menopause last?
Brief Answer:
Can take 2 -10 years
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Depends on the person, it can last 2 -10 years .
Menopause has 3 stages (Perimenopause -Menopause itself -post menopause )
Need to pass 1 year (12 months )from your last period so we can say that you are or menopause.
The perimenopause ( first stage of menopause process) that you are experiencing can take 2-4 years or more until you go to menopause ( reall menopause)
Postmenopause ( third stage ) starts after 1 year has passed since your last menstrual cycle and can last for years.
It's neccesary to talk with your local doctor about any therapy ( hormonal replacement therapy) or Calcium/Vit D to prevent possible complication of the menopause.
Take Care!
Can take 2 -10 years
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Depends on the person, it can last 2 -10 years .
Menopause has 3 stages (Perimenopause -Menopause itself -post menopause )
Need to pass 1 year (12 months )from your last period so we can say that you are or menopause.
The perimenopause ( first stage of menopause process) that you are experiencing can take 2-4 years or more until you go to menopause ( reall menopause)
Postmenopause ( third stage ) starts after 1 year has passed since your last menstrual cycle and can last for years.
It's neccesary to talk with your local doctor about any therapy ( hormonal replacement therapy) or Calcium/Vit D to prevent possible complication of the menopause.
Take Care!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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