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What will happen if one takes provera (medroxyprogesterone) 5mg for 15 days?

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

See below: You might get no period for 15 days then a period when you stop.

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Answered 6/22/2017

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Provera (medroxyprogesterone): You are probably going to bleed when you discontinue taking the medication.

Answered 1/3/2013

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