A member asked:

I was prescribed provera (medroxyprogesterone) to start period but i have started spotting naturally without any medication shld i still take the provera (medroxyprogesterone) now or wait?

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Dr. Patricia Fearing answered

Take medication: If it is just spotting, take the course of medication prescribed. If there are any other concerns i recommend contacting the prescribing dr.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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A member asked:

I was prescribed provera (medroxyprogesterone) to start period but i have started spotting naturally without any medication shld i still take the provera (medroxyprogesterone) now or wait?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patricia Fearing answered

Dr Raff agreed

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