It is actually quite common for bleeding to start anywhere from 3 to 14 days after finishing medroxyprogesterone acetate (Meprate). Since it has been 9 days, your body might just need a little more time to respond. I suggest waiting another 5 days. Meanwhile, taking a home pregnancy test is a good first step if applicable. If your period does not arrive after 14 days, please consult your gynecologist so they can check your hormone levels and determine the next best step for you.

There is absolutely no chance of pregnancy from fully clothed rubbing. Sperm cannot travel through layers of clothing and a sanitary pad. Furthermore, an abdominal ultrasound at 10 weeks is highly accurate and would definitely detect a pregnancy if one existed. The irregular bleeding you experienced after taking Meprate (medroxyprogesterone acetate) is an expected response to the medication, which further confirms you are not pregnant.

Typically, withdrawal bleeding occurs within 3 to 10 days after finishing Meprate (medroxyprogesterone acetate), but delays can happen. The most common reasons for this delay include hormonal imbalances, a thin uterine lining, or pregnancy. I recommend taking a home pregnancy test first if there is any chance of pregnancy. Please do not start any new medications without consulting your doctor. I highly recommend reaching out to your gynecologist so they can evaluate your hormone levels and guide you on the next safe steps.

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Meprate) is commonly and safely used to help manage endometrial polyps by thinning the uterine lining. While it is generally safe, the exact timing of when to start this medication?especially during your menstrual period?depends closely on your doctor's specific plan. Sometimes, starting it during your period is intended to help regulate bleeding, while other times a different start date is preferred. I reassure you that this is a standard approach, but I highly recommend a quick check-in with your gynecologist to confirm the exact start date they prefer for your cycle.

Following a medroxyprogesterone-induced bleed, your hormones are resetting, which can commonly cause bloating, back pain, and changes in discharge. Breast discharge (galactorrhea) is often linked to temporary hormone fluctuations or prolactin changes. While serious conditions like malignancy are highly unlikely, the combination of shoulder and abdominal pain means we should safely rule out an ectopic pregnancy. I recommend taking a home pregnancy test and reaching out to your healthcare provider.

A blood pregnancy test result of 22.64 is borderline and could indeed mean you are in the very early stages of pregnancy. Because of this, please do not start taking Meprate (medroxyprogesterone acetate) to trigger your period just yet, as it should not be used if you might be pregnant. Since you are breastfeeding and recently stopped Yasmin, your body is undergoing many hormonal changes. I gently recommend repeating your blood pregnancy test in 48 to 72 hours to see if the level increases, and consulting your healthcare provider before taking any medication.