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? | Apollo Pharmacy

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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?

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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?

Asked by Female, 19 · 20 days ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

20 days ago

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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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?

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