Patient's question:
Hello. I have not been taking progesterone pills during my menstrual cycle, and my cycle is usually about 45 days. However, this time, I took the progesterone pills around April 23rd, and my period came on April 30th. By May 4th, it had already stopped, but it broke again on May 18th. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
Based on the described situation, it is still considered to be menstrual irregularity. Although taking progesterone can restore menstruation, progesterone contains estrogen. These medications have been proven in clinical diagnosis to be unsuitable for long-term use. On the surface, it may seem like a good way to regulate, but this is merely a temporary solution—once the medication is stopped, menstruation will return to abnormal. Long-term use can also interfere with the body's normal basic functions and metabolism, among other issues. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and living appropriately can also provide some help in regulating menstrual irregularity.