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Does taking provera (medroxyprogesterone) affect the blood flow during menstural cycles ? i had very little flow just for two days after taking provera (medroxyprogesterone).

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Dr. Viswanath Chinta answered

Yes: All kinds of variation in blood flow possible with birth control pills.

Answered 5/19/2014

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Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

Yes: Provera (medroxyprogesterone) help decrease the growth of the lining during your cycle, so when it comes time for your period, there is less to pass with your flow.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Does taking provera (medroxyprogesterone) affect the blood flow during menstural cycles ? i had very little flow just for two days after taking provera (medroxyprogesterone).

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Viswanath Chinta answered

Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

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