Patient's question:
I had intercourse 5 times after 20 days postpartum. Now it has been 90 days since my last menstrual period. I took progesterone for 10 days, but my period still hasn't come. An ultrasound showed the endometrium thickened to 16mm. Now I feel very bloated, weak in my limbs, palpitations, and exhaustion. In the hot weather, my hands and feet are cold, especially my two thighs, which feel particularly cold. Will the endometrium continue to thicken indefinitely until I die?Doctor's answer:
Hello, you had sexual intercourse five times after 20 days of your period, and now it has been 90 days since your last menstrual period. You have been tested and confirmed not to be pregnant. You took progesterone for 10 days and have been off the medication for several days. Generally, your menstrual period should come within 3 to 7 days after stopping the medication. If it does not come within that time frame, you can wait a bit longer. Your endometrium is relatively thick, so if your menstrual period does not arrive, you can consider having a D&C (dilation and curettage). After the D&C, you should pay attention to keeping warm during the first month and avoid sexual intercourse. Take care of yourself to avoid harming your body.