What medication can stop menstruation?
Nov 20, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
Medication is generally not recommended for menstrual intervention. However, if required for surgery or medical conditions, short-term intervention may be carried out under a doctor's guidance using medications such as progesterone capsules, desogestrel ethinyl estradiol tablets, mifepristone tablets, tranexamic acid tablets, tamoxifen citrate tablets, etc. During the course of medication, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, improve dietary habits, and adjust overall physical condition.
Generally, it is not recommended to use medications to interfere with menstruation. However, if required for surgery or disease management, short-term intervention with medications such as progesterone capsules, desogestrel ethinyl estradiol tablets, mifepristone tablets, tranexamic acid tablets, or tamoxifen citrate tablets may be used under a doctor's guidance. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Progesterone Capsules: This is a progestin medication that may cause endometrial atrophy by regulating the body's progesterone levels, thereby achieving amenorrhea. The use of progesterone capsules should be conducted under a doctor's supervision to ensure medication safety and effectiveness.
2. Desogestrel Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets: This is a combined short-acting oral contraceptive that can alter the endocrine environment in the body and cause cessation of menstruation. However, taking contraceptive pills may lead to severe endocrine disorders and affect future menstrual regularity. Therefore, it is generally not recommended unless used under a doctor's guidance in special circumstances.
3. Mifepristone Tablets: Mifepristone is a synthetic steroidal antiprogestational medication that can inhibit the function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, reducing the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone, thereby inhibiting the growth and development of the endometrium. As a result, menstruation may be delayed or stopped. However, mifepristone should be used cautiously, as it may cause side effects such as headache and dizziness.
4. Tranexamic Acid Tablets: This is a hemostatic medication that enhances capillary resistance to injury, reduces capillary permeability, and decreases bleeding, thereby helping to stop menstruation. However, the use of hemostatic drugs should be based on individual circumstances and under a doctor's guidance.
5. Tamoxifen Citrate Tablets: Tamoxifen citrate can mimic the effects of estrogen in the body and affect menstruation. By promoting endometrial proliferation and thickening, tamoxifen citrate may lead to withdrawal bleeding, which may manifest as amenorrhea.
During the medication period, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, ensure adequate sleep, improve dietary habits, adjust physical condition, and maintain overall health.
