Bleeding While Taking Progesterone...from the pills or something else?

brandiwiggins91

Hey ladies! I am new to actually struggling with the "infertility" aspect of everything, as my hubby and I just got serious about TTC a few months ago. I have been diagnosed with PCOS since I was 18 (I am now 24). I don't have periods on my own at all, however, I will get them while taking birth control. I haven't had a natural period in about 7 years, and I haven't had a BC period in at least a full year. I never have any spotting or any sign of AF, and haven't for at least the last year.

Anyway, a couple of months ago, I started 500 mg of Metformin once per day. About a week ago, my doctor upped me to 1000 mg per day. She also started me on a round of Prometrium (200 mg of progesterone) for 10 days and said that I should start my cycle within a week of finishing the pills. Today was my ninth pill, and I had some heavy spotting/start of AF this evening. I was really surprised because I wasn't expecting anything until after I finished the pills. My understanding was that taking the pills and having the withdrawal from them was what causes a period.

I guess my question is....do you think that this came from taking the progesterone? Or do you think that this could be that Metformin is working and caused me to have a cycle? I will call my doctor tomorrow and see, but of course I'm anxious and was just wondering if anyone had any experience with this type of thing.

Thanks!!!!!

brandiwiggins91

To clarify...I came off of birth control over a year ago and haven't had a period since.

tvh1982

Hi @brandiwiggins91!

I can't really reply on your message, as I always have had my period even though I have PCOS, but just wanted to let you know that I've read your post and am keeping my FX crossed that the medicine is doing its job.

Keep us posted. x