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Hi, i'm a 25year old on a progesterone pill and had my first pap smear last week. my period was overdue but i have now been bleeding for 10 days since?

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Dr. Cayce Jehaimi answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

Withdrawl period: progesterone is well known to cause withdrawal menses, especially if there is a history of poor ovulation and prolonged period absence.

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Answered 5/8/2016

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A member asked:

Hi, i'm a 25year old on a progesterone pill and had my first pap smear last week. my period was overdue but i have now been bleeding for 10 days since?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cayce Jehaimi answered

Dr Nguyen and another doctor agreed

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