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I missed a significant amount of doses while taking provera (medroxyprogesterone) and began bleeding, now i've restarted the process, what should i expect now?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Stop then start : Provera (medroxyprogesterone) will stop your period while you are taking it. Once you finish it you will start your cycle again. It is used for cycle regulation.

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Answered 9/5/2020

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A member asked:

I missed a significant amount of doses while taking provera (medroxyprogesterone) and began bleeding, now i've restarted the process, what should i expect now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

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