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Hi I just started taking metformin for diabetes. I track my period and I have never been late. I am now 11 days late and my last period was very light and short. Does this med cause late cycles or can it mess with my cycle? I have taken a pregnancy test and it was negative. Should I wait longer and try again?
It is not normally associated with a delay in periods though persons may react differently to medication.
You can repeat the test in a few days if you do not think it is truly negative. A test takes 11 to 14 days after conception to give an accurate result.
Delayed period may be also due to: (1)high prolactin hormone levels (2)emotional stress or illness (3)polycystic ovarian syndrome (4)abnormal levels of thyroid hormone (5)physical illness
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What Causes Delay In Periods While On Metformin?
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is not normally associated with a delay in periods though persons may react differently to medication. You can repeat the test in a few days if you do not think it is truly negative. A test takes 11 to 14 days after conception to give an accurate result. Delayed period may be also due to: (1)high prolactin hormone levels (2)emotional stress or illness (3)polycystic ovarian syndrome (4)abnormal levels of thyroid hormone (5)physical illness I hope this helps