A lighter line on a home pregnancy test is very common and often just means your urine was more diluted today than yesterday. Your prescribed medications, progesterone and Duphaston (dydrogesterone), are supportive hormones. They do not contain hCG?the hormone pregnancy tests detect?so they will not affect your test results or cause false lines. Because home tests aren't designed to measure the health of a pregnancy quantitatively, the best step is to contact your doctor for a simple blood test to check your hormone levels accurately.

Yes, it is completely normal. Duphaston (dydrogesterone) is a progesterone hormone used to support your uterine lining after IUI. Because progesterone keeps the uterine lining from shedding, it naturally delays your period, even if you are not pregnant. Since you are 14 days post-ovulation, this is the perfect time to take a home pregnancy test. If the test is positive, congratulations! If it is negative, please reach out to your fertility specialist. They will advise you on when to safely stop taking Duphaston, which will allow your period to start in a few days.

After finishing dydrogesterone (Duphaston), it is very common for your period to take anywhere from 3 to 10 days to start. Since it has only been five days, your body is likely still adjusting. The mild left-sided cramping you are experiencing could be due to your ovaries reacting to the fertility medication (Goodova), normal premenstrual changes, or even early pregnancy. I recommend waiting another 2 to 3 days. If your period still hasn't started, a home pregnancy test is a great next step.

It is generally safe, and often recommended, to take hormone therapy (such as progesterone or combination hormones) for a few months after treatments. These help stabilize your hormone levels, regulate your cycle, and protect your ovaries and uterine lining. Your most important next step is to consult your fertility specialist or gynecologist. They can evaluate your current hormone levels and safely tailor your ongoing treatment plan.

It is not uncommon to experience mild stomach discomfort or a burning sensation after completing your course of Duphaston (dydrogesterone), as hormonal fluctuations can sometimes irritate the stomach lining or cause mild acid reflux. This is typically temporary and should resolve on its own. In the meantime, try eating smaller, bland meals and avoiding spicy foods to help soothe your stomach. However, if the burning is severe, persists for more than a few days, or is accompanied by intense pain, please contact your doctor for a quick evaluation to ensure everything is okay.

Normally, your period should arrive within 2 to 10 days after finishing Duphaston (dydrogesterone). Since it has been 15 days, pregnancy is indeed a possibility if you are sexually active. However, hormonal fluctuations or stress can also cause a temporary delay. I gently recommend taking a home pregnancy test for peace of mind. If it is negative, please reach out to your gynecologist so they can evaluate your hormone levels and help get your cycle back on track.