Predisolone Effecting The Menstrual Cycle?

I had a miscarriage 8th April- since mc my proctitis/ colitis flared up which I put down to stress/ immune system rebalancing.
I've been on 30mg a day oral pred, with 20mg predfoam for two weeks, and now tapering down.
Currently on 20mg a day orally and 5mg pred suppositries.
I've not had a period since the mc which will be 8 weeks ago.
My question is- could the predisolone be preventing my period? I thought only prolonged use of steroids would effect my cycle.
What is considered a high dose of pred?
My proctitis does appear to be settling.
In terms of other reported pred side effects I am definitely irritable and irrational... Moody and depressed. But a part of me puts that down to the mc.

Just feel at the end of my tether and not sure where to turn to.

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Hello, Angela! How are you?

It has been known to affect the menstrual cycle, even with short-term use. Things should return to normal, after you finish your course of treatment, though it may take another week or two.

The FDA lists the other possible side effects as including nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness and insomnia.

It could also be contributing to your moodiness and depression.

How much longer will you be taking it?

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