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Why does breakthrough spotting occur while taking medroxyprogesterone tablets (10mgs.) daily orally?
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It shouldn't : Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is usually given for 10 days. It shouldn't cause break through bleeding when used for a short duration.
Answered 6/30/2014
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