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Is Vaginal Spotting Normal After Stopping Duphaston Intake?
Question: Hi Doctor XXXXXXX this is a followup on your previous reply. I stopped taking duphaston on the 5th (26th day of cycle) and think I started my period today (7th Jun). I was spotting right up to my period. Is that fine? Also you recommended yaz as opposed to duphaston. What if I were to take nothing? Would that make things worse. Secondly, if I were to get pregnant, would there be any risks to the baby?
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
In DUB after starting the progesterone supplements it takes a few days for the spotting to gradually stop. The bleeding does not stop immediately. It is best to regulate your cycles using a combined contraceptive pill like Yaz.
You have been advised correctly by the other two doctors. Since all your investigation reports are normal there is nothing to worry. This will fix itself in next few cycles.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. XXXXXXX Tayal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
In DUB after starting the progesterone supplements it takes a few days for the spotting to gradually stop. The bleeding does not stop immediately. It is best to regulate your cycles using a combined contraceptive pill like Yaz.
You have been advised correctly by the other two doctors. Since all your investigation reports are normal there is nothing to worry. This will fix itself in next few cycles.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. XXXXXXX Tayal.
Brief Answer:
Spotting till periods is fine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The spotting continuing upto the period is fine. The regular flow of your period may be decreased slightly.
Since you are a diagnosed case of DUB not taking anything can cause the irregular bleeding or spotting again. It is best to take a contraceptive pill for at least next two cycles to regulate your cycles and then start planning for a baby. Taking the pills for 1-2 cycles will not decrease your chances of conception or affect the baby.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Spotting till periods is fine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The spotting continuing upto the period is fine. The regular flow of your period may be decreased slightly.
Since you are a diagnosed case of DUB not taking anything can cause the irregular bleeding or spotting again. It is best to take a contraceptive pill for at least next two cycles to regulate your cycles and then start planning for a baby. Taking the pills for 1-2 cycles will not decrease your chances of conception or affect the baby.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
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