Is it normal to have blood in leucorrhea after stopping progesterone?

Progesterone is a drug used for abortion. When people do not take proper safety measures and become pregnant, they usually use progesterone to perform medical abortion. Some women will experience bloody vaginal discharge 5 days after stopping progesterone. Many people are particularly worried about this situation and fear that it is abnormal. The following will explain whether it is normal to have bloody vaginal discharge 5 days after stopping progesterone.

It is normal for the leucorrhea to contain blood 5 days after stopping progesterone. This is mainly caused by the shedding of the endometrium. This situation is considered to be caused by taking the medicine, and it is estimated to be withdrawal bleeding. Suggestions: Withdrawal bleeding after taking contraceptives indicates endometrial shedding bleeding, and the possibility of pregnancy is not high. However, contraceptives do affect the menstrual period and can easily cause a delay in the menstrual period. Generally, a delay of about a week is common.

It is considered to be candidal vaginitis, which can cause the leucorrhea to change into bean curd-like state. It is recommended that you take clotrimazole or dacrylin suppository for treatment. Suggestions: Regular and active treatment should be adopted, and attention should be paid to hygiene. For patients with recurrent disease, it is best for couples to receive treatment at the same time. Wash shoes and socks separately from underwear. Otherwise, it is easy to relapse. The reasons for relapse are generally due to lack of thorough treatment and reinfection by sexual partners.

[Overview]

Progesterone is a natural progestin secreted by the corpus luteum of the ovary and is necessary to maintain pregnancy. Its main pharmacological action is to make the glands in the uterine mucosa grow, the uterus become congested, and the endometrium thicken after the menstrual cycle, thus preparing for the implantation of the fertilized egg. After the fertilized egg is implanted, it produces the placenta, reduces the excitability of the pregnant uterus, inhibits its activity, and allows the fetus to grow safely. It works together with estrogen to promote full development of the breasts in preparation for milk production. It closes the cervix, reduces and thickens the mucus, making it difficult for sperm to penetrate; in large doses, it has a negative feedback effect on the hypothalamus, inhibiting the secretion of pituitary gonadotropin and producing an ovulation-inhibiting effect.

[Function and indications]

Used for habitual abortion, dysmenorrhea, excessive menstrual bleeding or metrorrhagia, amenorrhea, etc. Oral high doses are also used for conditions caused by progesterone deficiency, such as premenstrual syndrome, menstrual disorders caused by cessation of ovulation, benign breast disease, and perimenopausal hormone replacement therapy.

[Usage and Dosage]

Habitual abortion: intramuscular injection: 5-10 mg/time, 2-3 times/week. Intramuscular injection for threatened abortion: generally 20 mg/day, which can be reduced to 10 mg/day after pain and bleeding stop. Intramuscular injection for functional bleeding: 5-10 mg/day, for 5-10 consecutive days. If menstruation occurs during medication, the medication should be stopped immediately.

[Adverse Reactions]

May experience dizziness, headache, nausea, depression, breast pain, etc. Long-term use can cause endometrial atrophy. Decreased menstrual flow, abnormal liver function and increased susceptibility to vaginal fungal infections. Too high a daily dose may cause drowsiness, which can be avoided by reducing the dose.

[Notes]

Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease, renal insufficiency, diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, migraines, or other conditions that may aggravate fluid retention.