Is it necessary to receive progesterone injections for three days if the menstrual cycle is irregular?

Patient's question:

Hello. Irregular menstruation. Do you have to take progesterone under anesthesia for three days? Can't it be two days?

Doctor's answer:

How long has it been since your last menstrual period? Is your menstrual cycle usually regular? Have you identified the cause? According to your description, your menstrual cycle is irregular. Progesterone cannot treat menstrual irregularity; it only works on the endometrium to cause its shedding. The anesthesia should last at least three days; if it's shorter, it won't allow the endometrium to shed synchronously. It's best to have it for three days. The recurrence of gynecological diseases severely affects women's health. Patients need to pay attention to maintaining external genital hygiene in daily life and avoid sexual activity.

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