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Heavy bleeding on progesterone gel means early pregnancy?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Not necessarily: The most common reason for the bleeding is your period. Regardless, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, you should follow your doctor's medication instructions until the scheduled pregnancy test.

Answered 9/13/2013

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