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A member asked:

Am taking duphaston from 18th day of my cycle and ob/gyn had asked to continue it for more 20 days(today 15th/21 days). today its af late by one day, ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Progesterone: Taking Progesterone will delay your period. We would not expect a period while taking it. Stopping it would trigger your cycle. Clarify with the prescribing doctor when you should take and when you should stop it.

Answered 12/23/2017

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