HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Took 8 days prednisone for sinus infection, now period is 5 days late. not pregnant, never late like this. is this effect of steroid?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Menstrual changes: More than likely , menstrual irregularities caused by prednisone and most steroids. If symptoms persist follow up with your doctor and get labs checked especially TFTS.And if still no return of period an abdominal/pelvic US and gyn consult

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/19/2018

3.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I'm on prednisone and I heard it could delay your period..I'm 3 days late and I have been cramping a lot..is that a delay or could I be pregnant??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have a sinus infection and now I have a large lump on the roof of my mouth. It's very painful and makes it hard to swallow. Will the Prednisone clea?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I started prednisone yesterday because of a lung and sinus infection i can't get rid of. But now my legs and arms are very achy is there any relation?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I've been prescribed prednisone for my sinus infection . I take 1 daily for 5 days . I took 1 yesterday at 1:00 p.m . I took 2 aleve at 7:30 A.M , can I take my prednisone or will it cause damage ?

10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I have a sinus infection for the past four days and I started 800mg augmenten today with my flownase but need to add my prednisone taper. ?

9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I have a sinus infection been on aziyhromycin 250mg 5 days.Infection gone, but still had coughing a lot, pain in my head.Yeterday so bad i was in bed all day now on prednisone.Still bad headaches, help?
Have cold with sinus infections 10 days now. On antibiotic for last 6 days and finishing 6 days prednisone. When will drainage clear?
Took prednisone for a sinus infection now my entire face has broken out in acne. I finished the dose when will the acne go away?
On Zpack & prednisone for sinus infection I've had since Jan. Snot now red-tinged like liquid from fresh tomato. Was yellow. Why color change? Bad?
I was prescribed prednisone. My period came a week early during my active pills of emoquette. I have now had my period for 2 weeks Normal w/ steroids?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.