I stopped spironolactone 3 weeks ago as it caused breakthrough bleeding. How long will it take for hormones to normalize?

June 8, 2022
Asked By:Intuitive345176 in Washington, District of Columbia

My sister (a dermatologist) put me on spiro 150mg/daily back in January. About 2 months later i started having breakthrough bleeding, especially after sex during 2nd half of cycle. Cleared for STI's and pap, very healthy. My body is very sensitive to hormones. My gyn said i have cervical ectropian(often caused by oral cont or anything that increases estrogen). I stopped spiro 3- weeks ago ...how long for hormones to normalize? Would it take months since it takes months to work? 4

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October 6, 2023

Answer: Spironolactone can affect hormonal balance due to its anti-androgenic properties.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAADBoard Certified Dermatologist
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Answer: Spironolactone can affect hormonal balance due to its anti-androgenic properties.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAADBoard Certified Dermatologist

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