Patient's question:
I had a period around December 20th with my boyfriend. My expected menstrual date should be January 11th, and it was quite regular before. However, this time it's been delayed. The doctor said it might be due to hormonal imbalance, so I started taking progesterone injections on the 13th and have now taken them for 3 days. It's been 3 days since then, and my period still hasn't arrived. Am I pregnant?Please help, thank you!
Doctor's answer:
Hello, you should not have injected progesterone casually. That belongs to a category of progestogen drugs, and it usually takes 3-7 days after injection for your period to arrive. It's best to do an early pregnancy test first. You can use a test kit yourself, which is convenient and cost-effective. You can buy them at general pharmacies; they come in various price ranges, from a few dollars to a dozen dollars. I hope my advice brings you health!