I am a 26 year old female. My husband has been fixed. And we haven’t been sexually active in over a month due to the fact I don’t know what’s happening with my period. I have a regular menstral cycle. I am on 60mg of accutane. I am not pregnant. I am almost 2 months with no period. What could be going on? I should also mention my “good cholesterol” has been increasing for some time now. My last blood test showed my Hdl to be 9.6 and my alannine transfosferate to be 40. Would that play any factor
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Answer: Understanding Menstrual Irregularities While on Accutane: What You Need to Know
Accutane is tetratogenic in pregnancy. All patients on Accutane need to be on birth control for the duration of therapy and 1 month after. The Accutane product monograph states "Females of childbearing potential should not become pregnant during therapy or for 1 month...
Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...
Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...