It is very common to experience a delay in your period after stopping Duphaston (dydrogesterone). Typically, a withdrawal bleed starts within 2 to 10 days after your last dose, but it can sometimes take up to two weeks. The cramping, breast tenderness, and back pain you are experiencing are actually classic signs that your body is preparing for your period as your hormone levels shift. Since your pregnancy test is negative, you can take a deep breath and give your body a few more days to adjust. If your period does not start within 14 days of stopping the medication, please reach out to your doctor for a gentle check-in.

It is completely normal not to feel any symptoms at this stage, so please try not to worry. You should wait at least 14 days after your IUI procedure to take a pregnancy test for the most accurate result. Regarding Duphaston (dydrogesterone), it is commonly prescribed for 10 to 14 days to support the uterine lining. However, please do not stop taking it without consulting your fertility specialist, as they will advise you on the next steps based on your pregnancy test results.

Severe discomfort with stomach pain and poor appetite in the first trimester is often due to Hyperemesis gravidarum or gastritis, and Duphaston 10 mg will not relieve these symptoms as it is for hormonal support. Try small frequent meals, fluids, and anti-nausea measures, but since there is no improvement, consult your doctor for proper treatment (antiemetics, hydration, and evaluation). Seek care urgently if there is persistent vomiting, dehydration, or inability to eat.

Please rest assured that stopping dydrogesterone (Duphaston) after a short-term course following an hCG trigger shot does not typically increase the risk of early miscarriage if you conceive. The hCG trigger shot helps your body release an egg and prompts the corpus luteum to produce its own natural progesterone to support a pregnancy. Dydrogesterone is simply extra support. If your doctor recommended a short course, your body is likely well-equipped to sustain the pregnancy naturally.

Duphaston 10 mg is commonly used in pregnancy as a progesterone supplement to support the uterine lining and help maintain early pregnancy, especially in cases of hormonal deficiency or threatened miscarriage. It is generally considered safe when taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start or stop it on your own, and always follow your doctor?s advice regarding dose and duration.

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.