Does Regestrone Tablet Cause Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?

Posted on Mon, 30 Nov 2015

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Mon, 30 Nov 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi i took regestrone tablet for 10 days to postpone my period. I got my period 3 days back, but i have less bleeding compared to my regular periods. i heard that after taking regestrone tablet next period will be heavy. Is that normal to have less bleeding?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,it is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Regesteron is progesterone hormone and it may cause heavy bleading but it is not always occur.
If you had less bleeding than there is no need to worry and it may occur due to hormonal imbalance.( progesterone cause withdrawal bleeding in estrogen primed epithelium).
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar