What could be causing my period to be delayed by 20 days after taking Meprate 10mg twice a day for 5 days, and could this be linked to my high thyroid level (TSH) of 9.6? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What could be causing my period to be delayed by 20 days after taking Meprate 10mg twice a day for 5 days, and could this be linked to my high thyroid level (TSH) of 9.6?

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What could be causing my period to be delayed by 20 days after taking Meprate 10mg twice a day for 5 days, and could this be linked to my high thyroid level (TSH) of 9.6?

Asked by Female, 35 · 14 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

Pharm D

14 days ago

Typically, a withdrawal bleed occurs within 3 to 10 days after finishing medroxyprogesterone acetate (Meprate). A 20-day delay is indeed long, and your elevated TSH level of 9.6 (indicating an underactive thyroid) is very likely contributing to this. Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in regulating your menstrual cycle, and an imbalance can easily delay your period. Additionally, please take a home pregnancy test if there is any chance of pregnancy, as this is a common first step. I gently recommend discussing these results with your doctor to help balance your thyroid levels and restore your regular cycle.

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