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I took provera (medroxyprogesterone) to induce a period after not having one for 4 months. i have now been bleeding for 13 days. is this normal? when will it stop?

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possibly: It is normal to have a very heavy withdrawal bleed after no period for 4 months. An ultrasound could let your doctor know if your bleeding is going to continue for a prolonged time.

Answered 6/16/2014

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A member asked:

I took provera (medroxyprogesterone) to induce a period after not having one for 4 months. i have now been bleeding for 13 days. is this normal? when will it stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

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