Since you recently stopped Duphaston (dydrogesterone), your body may just need a few days to adjust, as withdrawal bleeding typically starts within 3 to 10 days after your last dose. Your very first step should be to take a home pregnancy test to rule that out. If the test is negative, try to give your body a few more days to regulate. If your period still does not arrive within a week, please reach out to your gynecologist to discuss the next steps.

Generally, around three months of pregnancy, the placenta fully takes over progesterone production, meaning Duphaston (progesterone) may no longer be necessary. However, it is highly important that you do not stop taking this medication without consulting your obstetrician first. They will evaluate your specific medical history and guide you on how to safely discontinue it.

The symptoms you are experiencing?breast tenderness, cramping, and light spotting?can indeed be early signs of pregnancy. However, they can also occur as your body adjusts after finishing Duphaston (dydrogesterone) and Macfolate. While polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) causes irregular cycles, many women with this condition conceive successfully, especially with supportive therapies. To find out for sure, I gently recommend taking a home pregnancy test if your period is delayed.

Both Duphaston and Jigest contain the exact same active ingredient, dydrogesterone, at the same strength of 10 mg. Because they are generic equivalents, it is generally safe and appropriate to substitute one for the other. They work the same way in your body. However, before making any changes, I always recommend a quick check-in with your prescribing doctor or pharmacist to ensure it aligns perfectly with your specific treatment plan.

Yes, your pregnancy can absolutely still be viable. At 8.3 mm, the gestational sac is still very small. Typically, we do not expect to see a yolk sac or embryo until the sac measures over 10 to 20 mm. Because you have irregular cycles, you are likely just much earlier in your pregnancy than estimated. The fact that the sac is growing and you have no pain or bleeding is very encouraging. Continuing your prescribed progesterone and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) support is important. Your doctor will likely schedule another ultrasound in a week or two, which should give you a much clearer and more reassuring picture.

Yes, Duphaston and Jigest are essentially the same medication. They both contain the active generic hormone called dydrogesterone, which is used to support your reproductive health or pregnancy. Since they share the exact same active ingredient, they work in the same way within your body. It is very common for different companies to produce the same medicine under different brand names. You can feel completely reassured, but it is always a good practice to let your doctor know if you are switching between brands.