I'm taking Susten 200mg tablets twice a day during my luteal phase, as my doctor recommended. It's supposed to be for 10 days, but after 8 days, I started bleeding. Does this mean I'm not pregnant? Is it normal to bleed before finishing the Susten tablets since they're progesterone? Im unsure if I should continue taking the last two days' worth of tablets.

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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-Bleeding while taking Susten 200mg doesn't necessarily mean you're not pregnant, as progesterone can sometimes cause breakthrough bleeding. It's important to finish the full course of the medication as prescribed by your doctor, so continue taking the ta

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