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Can you take provera (medroxyprogesterone) oral for several months to regulate your peiod if it's irregular?

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Yes: So long as not having any adverse side effects like weight gain or breast tenderness it's perfectly safe to take this medication for months at a time.

Answered 11/17/2017

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Can prenatal help regulate a period i been taking it for almost a month and finally got my period yesterday before i can take provera (medroxyprogesterone) so should I take?

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Hi. I have irregular periods. Just got off the 2nd round of provera (medroxyprogesterone). Should I take Clomid to ovulate and get pregnan?

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