Breakthrough Bleeding, Taking Deviry. Continue?

Posted on Fri, 9 Sep 2011

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 Answered on

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 Last reviewed on

Question : hi i am having breakthrough bleeding since last 20 days> am now on deviry 10mg 3 times aday for last 4 days ! still bleeding has not stopped! please help

Answered by Dr. Aniruddha Malpani (-3 hours later)

Hi,
Thanks for the query.

Deviry contains progesterone. This can actually cause a break through bleed.

This is because it makes the uterine lining ( the endometrium) thin.

Because it's thin, it cannot support itself and keeps of falling off, leading in spotting and bleeding, which is usually scanty, but can be irritating !

I would like to know few details about your condition.
1)Why are you taking the Deviry ?
2)How old are you ?
3)Can you get an ultrasound scan done ?
4)When was your last period ?

Hope i have answered your query.I will be available for follow up.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Radhika