My period was delayed by 12 days, so my gynaecologist prescribed Meprate Tablet. I started spotting on the second day of taking it, which lasted for 4 to 5 days, followed by fresh bleeding. It has now been 10 days of bleeding. Is it normal to bleed for more than 2 weeks after taking this tablet? | Apollo Pharmacy

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My period was delayed by 12 days, so my gynaecologist prescribed Meprate Tablet. I started spotting on the second day of taking it, which lasted for 4 to 5 days, followed by fresh bleeding. It has now been 10 days of bleeding. Is it normal to bleed for more than 2 weeks after taking this tablet?

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My period was delayed by 12 days, so my gynaecologist prescribed Meprate Tablet. I started spotting on the second day of taking it, which lasted for 4 to 5 days, followed by fresh bleeding. It has now been 10 days of bleeding. Is it normal to bleed for more than 2 weeks after taking this tablet?

Asked by Female, 22 · 8 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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5 days ago

No, it is not usually normal to bleed for more than 2 weeks after taking Meprate Tablet (medroxyprogesterone). This medicine is prescribed to treat delayed or irregular periods and works by causing withdrawal bleeding (light vaginal bleeding caused by a drop in hormone levels) after hormonal support is stopped. While some women may experience spotting followed by menstrual bleeding, the bleeding typically lasts only a few days to about a week. Since you first experienced spotting, followed by fresh bleeding, and have now been bleeding for 10 days, you should contact your gynaecologist for an evaluation. Do not restart or continue taking Meprate Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so. Your gynaecologist may recommend further evaluation, such as a pregnancy test, blood tests, or an ultrasound scan, to identify the cause of the prolonged bleeding.

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Mild spotting is a very common reaction as your hormone levels adjust and your uterine lining stabilizes, especially when dealing with a small fibroid. To safely and completely stop this spotting, I gently recommend reaching out to your gynecologist. They can evaluate your progress and decide if a dosage adjustment or an alternative management plan is best for you, and your doctor will help you find the right balance.

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Is it normal to experience spotting and blood clots after finishing a five-day course of Meprate to bring on my missed period?

Meprate contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, a hormone that helps trigger a withdrawal bleed after you finish the course. This bleed simulates a regular period, which can naturally include some initial spotting and small blood clots as your body sheds the built-up uterine lining. This shows the medication is working. However, if you experience very heavy bleeding (soaking through a pad an hour), severe pain, or large clots, please reach out to your gynecologist.

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What should I do if I accidentally took Meprate 10 mg on the first day of my period and it stopped my bleeding completely?

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I took Meprate to bring on my late period after having three negative pregnancy tests, but now I am having unusual brown, creamy spotting instead of my normal discharge; does this confirm I am not pregnant, and what does it mean if this spotting isn't my actual period?

Since you have had three negative pregnancy tests, it is highly unlikely that you are pregnant. The brown, creamy spotting you are experiencing after taking Meprate (medroxyprogesterone acetate) is actually a common reaction. This is often 'old blood' shedding as your body responds to the hormone shift, which can occur before your full flow starts or even serve as your light withdrawal bleed if your uterine lining was thin. This is a very normal response to the medication. Please reach out to your healthcare provider if the spotting continues for more than a week or if you experience severe pain.

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After taking an emergency contraceptive (i-pill) and having negative home and blood pregnancy tests, I recently completed a 7-day course of Meprate twice daily to bring on my late period; when should my period start, and what should I do if it still doesn't come?

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