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What Causes Prolonged Menstrual Periods After Taking Progesterone?

Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2015

Question: I just recently was put on progesterone and finished my first two weeks of it and my period came on within a week of taking it but it's been on for 12 days but it's been a light flow should I be concerned? My normal period is usually only 5 days but after coming off of the pill it became irregular that's why I got put on the progesterone.

Answered by Dr. Jacqueline Brown (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is normal to have a long or heavy period after missing one for a while

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.

I am assuming you were given progesterone to make you have a period because you have missed a few cycles. When you do finally menstruate, it is common to have it be really heavy and/or last longer than normal as the tissue in the uterus has build up over time.

It is also not unusual to have irregular cycles for the first 6 months coming off birth control pills.

If you continue to have irregular cycles off the pill for more than a year, or if you don't get your period for 6 months, you should see a GYN doctor for a hormonal evaluation.

I hope I adequately answered your question and that my advice was helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact me further if you need anything further.

Best wishes, Dr. Brown

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Jacqueline Brown (8 hours later)

What should i do about this one doctor gave me cream, it didnt work and another gave me a soap to use still nothing. Its slowly spreading, it doesnt hurt or burn it itches sometimes when its dry. Its on my back , shoulders, and stomach.

Answered by Dr. Jacqueline Brown (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I am Sorry... I need clarification

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Do you mean you were given progesterone cream? Or soap?
please clarify,

thanks

Dr. Brown

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Jacqueline Brown (32 minutes later)

Did you see the pictues? I was given like antifungal creame and soap

Answered by Dr. Jacqueline Brown (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sorry- I am a gynecologist- skin is not my area of expertise

Detailed Answer:
Hello today-

I am sorry I am an OBGYN- I specialize in women's health- of the breasts and reproductive organs and pregnancy. I am not qualified to make a diagnosis of a skin problem. I assume those spots are a type of fungal infection but the only way to know for sure is to see a dermatologist- a doctor for skin- and they can take a skin scraping and look at it under a microscope to make a diagnosis.

If you have any questions or clarifications related to your progesterone issues or any women's health problem- please do not hesitate to ask me further.

Otherwise you will be best served by asking this question to a specialist for skin.

I am sorry I could not help you further on this subject.

Take care, Dr. Brown

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj