What are the potential reasons for a delay or absence of withdrawal bleeding 11 days after completing a five-day course of Meprate (medroxyprogesterone acetate) 20 mg daily prescribed for PCOD? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What are the potential reasons for a delay or absence of withdrawal bleeding 11 days after completing a five-day course of Meprate (medroxyprogesterone acetate) 20 mg daily prescribed for PCOD?

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What are the potential reasons for a delay or absence of withdrawal bleeding 11 days after completing a five-day course of Meprate (medroxyprogesterone acetate) 20 mg daily prescribed for PCOD?

Asked by Female, 27 · 24 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

24 days ago

Typically, withdrawal bleeding after completing medroxyprogesterone acetate (Meprate) occurs within 3 to 10 days, but it can sometimes take up to 14 days. Since it has been 11 days, a few common factors could be at play. In PCOD, estrogen levels can sometimes be too low to sufficiently build up the uterine lining to shed. Another possibility to rule out is pregnancy, so taking a simple home test is a good initial step. Consider reaching out to your gynecologist to discuss the next steps.

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