My period was due on March 18, but I missed it. After waiting 7 days, I took Regestrone twice a day for 5 days. Bleeding started 3 days after stopping the pills, but the flow is very light, red in color, and not brown. I am not experiencing spotting, and my pregnancy test is negative. Why am I having such a light flow?

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Dr Shaik Kalam

General Practitioner

MD (Physician)
3+ Yrs

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Light bleeding after Regestrone is common. Not all withdrawal bleeds are heavy. It does not indicate pregnancy. Repeat Beta hCG to confirm. Also check TSH, FSH, Prolactin for hormone imbalance.

Dr. Shaik Suggests...

Take a Beta HCG Test Test or Take a TSH Test (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Test

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Answered 17/09/2025

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