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How long after taking prometrium (micronized progesterone) does period start? i was on 200mg (2cap qd hs) for 10days. last dose was july 10 and today is july 12 and no period

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One week: You should have a period within 7 days of stopping the promethium. Notify your provider if it has been more than a week with no period.

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Answered 6/20/2015

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