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I have pcos. i take oral provera (medroxyprogesterone). i started bleeding 3 days b4 starting my next round, supposed to take pills then have my period. do i still dose?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

Provera (medroxyprogesterone): generally is of no value in PCOS. Discuss your problems w/your doctor.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/22/2014

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A member asked:

I have pcos. i take oral provera (medroxyprogesterone). i started bleeding 3 days b4 starting my next round, supposed to take pills then have my period. do i still dose?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sneid answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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