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Delay in periods
I have taken Pedmet 12mg corticosteroid for 5days for lung infection. My periods are delayed this month. Can steroids make periods irregular?
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It is because you were fighting with dreadful covid infection.All your energy resources got exhausted in fighting the infection and getting recovered. The endometrium did not get as thick as it usually does.that could be the reason .
It can also be due to hormonal imbalance caused by stress.
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usually after long term use of steroid.
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Consult with gynaecologist
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Dr. Rajendra Kumar
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44 yrs exp
Jaipur
No, until or unless for a long period,dalay in period is may be due to hormonal imbalance particularly during this pandemic period if corona
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