Patient's question:
Irregular menstruation, the doctor prescribed progesterone capsules. But after taking the progesterone for half a month, my period still hasn't come. Can I get a progesterone shot again? How many shots should I get?Doctor's answer:
Your description: You have not had your period for half a month after stopping progesterone. It should be considered that the estrogen level in your body is low, so there is no response to the progesterone. If you have had sexual activity, pregnancy should be considered.Suggestions: It is recommended to first rule out pregnancy. If it is confirmed that you are not pregnant, you should have a color ultrasound examination at the hospital. If the endometrium is too thin, then injecting progesterone will also be ineffective. It is recommended to further undergo a sequential estrogen-progesterone therapy: take Premarin for 20 consecutive days, and add progesterone on the 15th day, continuing for 5 days in total. If your period comes within 3 to 5 days after stopping the medication, it indicates that the lack of menstruation is caused by low estrogen levels. If the period still does not come after one week, it should be considered that the endometrium is damaged, indicating uterine amenorrhea.