Patient's question:
After taking progesterone, did the uterine bleeding stop, and will it come back soon? After the uterine bleeding stopped after taking progesterone, three days later, there was a little bleeding again, and the lower abdomen felt a bit swollen, a bit like the usual menstrual period.Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is a menstrual disorder caused by endocrine dysfunction. Generally, progesterone is used to stop bleeding and should be taken in a standardized manner. After stopping the bleeding with progesterone, the dosage should be reduced by one-third every three days and continued for 20 days. Menstruation is expected to occur within 7 days after stopping the medication.Advice: Based on your description, it is not advisable to stop taking progesterone after the bleeding has stopped, as doing so will trigger menstruation. It is recommended to reduce the dosage by one-third every three days until a maintenance dose of 10mg per day is reached. Continue taking the medication for 20 days, and menstruation is expected to occur within 7 days after stopping the medication.