Does Megestrol Cause Or Stop Bleeding?
(Newest replies first)

Updated

I was given Megestrol Acetate for endometrial hyperplasia. The doctor said it would thin the uterine lining, but I haven't started a period since being on it. How does it thin the lining if i don't bleed? Or should I be bleeding?

2 Replies

Earliest Newest Votes
2

Megestrol contains a synthetic form of the hormone Progesterone, which is vital to a woman's healthy menstrual cycle. Each month, a woman will typically experience a large bolus of progesterone being released in her body, which coincides with ovulation. If the egg is not fertilized, then there is a sudden drop off in your progesterone level, and your period starts.

So no, while you are consistently taking this at a regular dose, you will not actually have a normal period.

However, it is not necessary to experience a period to be healthy, and it is best to follow your doctor's instructions.

The FDA lists the typical side effects of Megstrol as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne, weight changes, mood changes, and menstrual spotting.

Ref: Megestrol Information

How are you doing, now? Has there been any change?

Was this helpful? 0
1

I was wondering the same thing. They told me that I shouldn't have a period and I haven't I spotted a little that's all. But I rarely had periods before I started megestrol. I have thicken endometium was 2.5cm after a month of taking the meds I'm at 3.5 so back to the doc I go. Wondering if anyone has had megestrol not work ?

Was this helpful? 0

More Discussions:

GIVEN MEGESTROL FOR POST MENOPAUSAL BLEEDING THICKENED UTERUS

I am petrified to take this pill. I am already significantly overweight with large abdominal hernias. Makes it difficult...

1 REPLY
does primulet cause bleeding between periods

Hi last month I had primolut to postpone my period for five days. And after I stopped using it my period came back after...

1 REPLY
Does klion d 100 causes bleeding

I am using klion d 100 now there light blood should I stop taking it? I have only gone to my second dose. ## That can be...

7 REPLIES
famynor pill can stop bleeding

HI I HAVE BEEN HAVING IRREGULAR SPOTTING AND BLEEDING FOR 4 MONTHS AT FIRST I WAS GIVEN TRIPHASIL TO STOP BUT IT DIDN...

3 REPLIES
Oralcon to stop prolonged period bleeding

I am 47 years old and on the 28th August i started spotting on and off for about 2 weeks before my period started. My pe...

2 REPLIES
Non stop bleeding from laser treatment for kidney stones als

I have had a laser treatment done for kidney stones about 6 weeks ago, then had a stent for the heart 2 weeks ego. I pas...

1 REPLY
tablet or injection to stop bleeding

My period is very heavy and can come anytime. I was booked for surgery and I'm bleeding so I really need help to sto...

1 REPLY
Can oralcon contraceptive pills stop bleeding?

Hi. I've been using oralcon, the white pills for just 21 days as I was told I used them because I was bleeding for a...

7 REPLIES
Is a D and C Helpful for non-stop bleeding?

I gave birth 9 months ago to my first baby thru a c-section and have been bleeding non stop since. My doctor has given m...

1 REPLY
when do i stop to take primolut for second bleeding

I bleed for 81 days. The doctor recommended to take primolut. I took it for 21 das. On 19th Day I bleed A Small amount O...

3 REPLIES