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A 27-year-old female asked:

Is it normal to have vaginal spotting during prometrium (micronized progesterone)? or is just a light period?

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Dr. Grace Akoh-Arreyanswered

Pharmacy 18 years experience

Yes-spotting : Menstrual irregularity and menstrual flow changes are common with use of prometrium (micronized progesterone). Some other side effects may include spotting, breakthrough bleeding, breast tenderness, nausea/vomiting and even mild headaches. Keep your appointment with your physician for monitoring.

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What if period dont come back after prometrium (micronized progesterone).where could be problem I havent had period for 6 months and doc put me on prometrium (micronized progesterone) due low progester.

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49 yrs old, just had a period 10 days ago. I'm on estrogen patch (.05) and prometrium (micronized progesterone) 100 mgs. Day 15 i start painful heavy bleeding w clots. Why?

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