Using medication to inhibit endometrial growth after a catheterization procedure can delay menstruation.

Patient's question:

Hello: I am 39 years old, and an imaging test revealed that my fallopian tubes are blocked. I have undergone three hysteroscopic fluid irrigation procedures. The first postoperative diagnosis showed bilateral patency but severe difficulty with reflux; the second showed moderate patency with less reflux; the third showed complete patency without reflux, with the diagnosis indicating it is possible to try conception. What I want to ask is: My period started on November 4th and ended on the 10th. I had the third fluid irrigation on the 15th. Generally, it is done on the third day after the period ends, but the doctor could only do it on the 15th, so I was given medication for five days (one tablet per day) to suppress the endometrial growth, saying it would benefit the procedure. After the surgery, I used condoms with my husband during intercourse because we have been tested and found to have antibodies, with the female being...

Doctor's answer:

Some women may experience delayed menstruation after tubal irrigation. The delay in menstruation after tubal irrigation may be related to the procedure. The reasons for delayed menstruation, a normal menstrual cycle is usually 28-30 days, with a variation of about 7 days before or after still considered within the normal range. The length of the cycle varies from person to person. However, if it exceeds this time, women with normally regular menstruation will definitely worry.

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