Question-------------------------thank u doctor for ur very very informative answer.you have suggested Provera 10mg twice a day for 5 days to regularise my periods as they very irregular and were coming after every 39 days but now i am very pleased to tell u that my period started after 32 days instead of 39 days but sad because it just lasted for 1 & half day and very light,so now my question is that do i still need to take tab Provera? and if i eat them will my period come again as just two days ago my period ended or it will come after 28 days? and lets suppose if i am pregnant what will be reaction of tablets will i bleed or not,by using these tablets will i know that i am pregnant or not from its reaction inform of bleeding or something like that?
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Hello doctor i am16 and disturbed.i want to know what can be causes of abnormal periods,as earlier i had 29 days period but now after that last intercourse some 4 & half months ago my periods are abnormal as now they are coming after every38 days and during last 4 periods one of them also lasted for just 2 days,although last period lasted for6days.after that abnormality in my periods i am having very dark blue veins on my hands and arms and i never had blue veins before.the last pregnancy test was blood and was 50days after last intercourse and it was negative so doctor what can be possible reasons of irregularity in my periods and also emerging of blue veins on hands & arms after that?please i request and hope you will answer my this last question with due considerations and ur full knowledge.you have not always helped me but ur answer is amazingly so quick and informative.thanks for all that.you deserve great praise
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There are many causes for abnormal or irregular cycles. Most commonly are pregnancy or hormonal imbalance. A cycle is considered normal if it is 21-35 days in length (from the first day of the period until the first day of the next period). I period is normal as long as it does not last longer than 14 days at a time. (Even only one hour of bleeding is considered a normal period). However, if you normally had a 29 day cycle, and now are starting to have a 38 day cycle, it sounds like you have some hormonal imbalance. This is the balance between the estrogen and progesterone that your body produces. Usually, we treat this with Provera 10mg twice a day for 5 days, and you should start bleeding. If you do start bleeding, it means that everything is working correctly. Then you may have to be regulated with birth control pills for awhile. In any event, your situation should be evaluated by a gynecologist and you should discuss it with the doctor. I can't tell why you have blue veins emerging on your hands and arms. That is usually due to varicose veins and your internist should check your blood pressure and cardiac status. I does not usually indicate a problem.
AnswerIf you did get your period, you do not need to take Provera. However, you may need to start birth control pills in order to regulate your cycle (to one of 28 days). If you did get your period, you are not pregnant. HOwever, Provera will not cause any problems even if you were pregnant. It just would not cause bleeding if you are pregnant. I would discuss all your problems with a gynecologist and, perhaps, start birth control pills so that your cycle will be regular.
