is it normal to have period every 18 days when on spironolactone? I wasn't able to get my period without taking pills beforehand
September 5, 2021
Asked By:Sensible23061 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
I'm 18, had accutane4 years ago, since then I've had problems getting my period. Cycle wasn't coming naturally (i could wait for 4 months and nothing), then I was on progesterone and started getting my period again, but cycle wasn't regular (+ 35 days). I stopped taking progesterone and waited to see if my body would take over on its own, didn't work. later I started taking spironolactone for facial hair reduction and acne, and I surprisingly got my period after 4months of nth, cycle is 18 days
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Answer: Spironolactone is known to affect menstrual cycles due to its anti-androgen properties.
Your situation sounds challenging and I understand your concerns about the potential for an Accutane (isotretinoin) purge, which can sometimes exacerbate acne before it gets better.
Spironolactone, combined with oral contraceptives like Diane-35, can be an effective treatment for many patients...
From your description, altho it is tough to say without a pic, it sounds like you have hormonal acne..the kind where it gets cystic, pustules don't ever want to rupture compoletely and disappear. It seems oily but it is actually a dry condition like other acnes but it will fight you and become...
I would definitely not recommend taking spironolactone as a male. It not only can cause gynecomastia, or breast enlargement and feminization, but also loss of libido and reduction in sexual function. It would not turn you into a female at all, just would have unwanted side effects...
