Could my recent COVID-19 medications, including Fabiflu, ivermectin, and Defza, be causing my regular periods to temporarily occur much closer together (every 15 to 19 days), or is this frequent bleeding a sign of a more serious problem? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Could my recent COVID-19 medications, including Fabiflu, ivermectin, and Defza, be causing my regular periods to temporarily occur much closer together (every 15 to 19 days), or is this frequent bleeding a sign of a more serious problem?

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Could my recent COVID-19 medications, including Fabiflu, ivermectin, and Defza, be causing my regular periods to temporarily occur much closer together (every 15 to 19 days), or is this frequent bleeding a sign of a more serious problem?

Asked by Female, 35 · 12 days ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

11 days ago

It is very common to experience menstrual changes after an illness like COVID-19. The physical stress of the infection itself, along with medications like Defza (deflazacort), which is a steroid, can temporarily disrupt your hormone levels and cause your periods to occur closer together. Fabiflu (favipiravir) and ivermectin are less commonly linked, but illness-induced stress plays a major role. This disruption is usually temporary, and your cycle should return to normal soon. However, if this frequent bleeding continues for more than two cycles, or if you experience heavy bleeding or severe pain, please consult your gynecologist to ensure there is no other underlying cause.

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Could my recent COVID-19 medications, including Fabiflu, ivermectin, and Defza, be causing my regular periods to temporarily occur much closer together (every 15 to 19 days), or is this frequent bleeding a sign of a more serious problem?

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