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What is mechanism of medroxy progesterone.my doctor gave it for menorrhagia?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Thins lining: Progesterone thins out the endometrial lining and can temporarily stop or slow down menstrual bleeding. It is usually a temporary solution.

Answered 5/27/2015

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Thin lining: Menorrhagia/Heavy Menstrual Bleeding is any period bleeding that leads to soaking a pad/tampon more than every 2hrs, interferes w/ daily activities, or lasts >7days. There are many causes: fibroids, polyp, hormonal imbalance (TSH/Prog/Estr), adenomyosis, bleeding disorders and cancer. Get checked out. Taking progesterone (pills/IUD) can help to thin the uterine lining so you don't bleed as much.

Answered 5/27/2015

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