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Medical Conditions - Progesterone Withdrawal

Progesterone is a female hormone, which helps maintain the uterine lining for implantation of a fertilized egg. When pills containing synthetic forms of progesterone are stopped, it causes many withdrawal symptoms. Some of the common symptoms are uterine bleeding or spotting, anxiety, emotional stress, and frequent bowel movement.

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What is the chance of pregnancy in PCOS/PMOS?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With so much prolonged amenorrhea, ovulation is unlikely to have occurred and pregnancy is less likely.

Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out.

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Are night sweats and chills symptoms of PMS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chills and night sweats are actually unusual symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome).

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Did not get periods for two months and my Hb is 7. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to confirm the absence of pregnancy by getting a serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test done.

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Shall I take Aspirin with honey to induce period?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you did not get a withdrawal bleed within 7 to 10 days of taking the Unwanted 72 pill, then the next best thing to do is to get a serum beta hCG test done.

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Why do I face difficulty in losing weight?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The only evident abnormality is low vitamin D levels, which need to be improved.

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I had unprotected sex the day before my period. Could I get pregnant?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. PCOS causes irregular cycles. Hence you have had a gap between the periods. Scanty menses with the minimum flow is common in PCOS.

What could be the reason for pink spotting while on tablet Meprate?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Missing the dose in between could be the reason for spotting.

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