I am on Lithium and Risperdal for bipolar disorder, but my doc took me off Risperdal because I hadn't gotten my period in many months. We ruled out a brain tumor as the cause of the missed period, and now I want to go back on Risperdal because it really made the difference. Question is, can not getting your period for a prolonged time be medically harmful? All my gyn said was, "if you know the reason then I'm not concerned about it."
2006-10-31 11:30:35 · 3 answers · asked by wackadoo 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Your doctor is right, when you know the reason then you should not be concerned. But if any problem persist then you should be concerned sooner or later
2006-10-31 11:32:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...this is weird. I have a friend on Risperdal, she called me the other night because of the opposite problem. She has had her period twice this month. She has only been on the med for one month. Her breasts are also "leaking". She had her tubes tied 5 years ago, so no she's not pregnant. I didn't realize that Risperdal affected your hormones so much.
As for not getting your period. I was on Depo-provera for years (you don't get a period), it was never a concern for my doctor. Like your doctor said, as long as you know the reason no big thing!! I'm thinking you're pretty lucky!
2006-10-31 13:34:16 · answer #2 · answered by Keri B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anytime you're taking medicines, it will possibly mess together with your approach. You're below plenty of strain considering that of university and whatnot, so give up annoying. It's ok if in case you have no longer had intercourse you understand you are no longer pregnant and there's plenty happening for your lifestyles--you do not must fear approximately this too. If you're that paranoid that anything would be unsuitable, have a speak together with your medical professional and allow them to ease your brain. Starting university continuously brings approximately new feelings and if you get within the swing of matters this too will move. It's going to be ok...permit the meds paintings their method from your approach, take you a scorching tub, and breath! You're high-quality. Just chill out.
2016-09-01 05:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by kaufmann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋