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Q: Lack of menstruation and immunosuppresant drugs

asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 15th, 2008

i was just wondering when mestural cycles return to normal afer renal transplantation, i had very irregular periods while on dialysis for 3 years and also came off depo injection after the 1st year of dialysis, as i had a period on the 8th of june and it had not come back this month could it be possible that i am pregnant?
i am getting very concerned about this!?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on July 18th, 2008

Womens Chat Answer A4414

Diagnosis that has been suggested: kidney failure, transplanted 10 weeks ago

Current medical status: kidney transplant paitent

Current medical treatment: office visits to specialist 2x a week, cyclosporin and cell cept anti rejection drugs, blood pressure drugs ect

Pregnancy is one possibility that can be easily checked if you do a pregnancy test. Lack of menstruation can also be due to the cycle irregularities that you have had for a long time.

Immunosuppressant drugs you are using can also affect the ovarian function and disturb the menstrual cycles.

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