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Took provera (medroxyprogesterone) pill to increase bleeding during period. got my period a couple weeks after. will my period follow this schedule now? like it will start again in 28 days?

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Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Family practice : Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is usually used to slow down your bleeding not increase it. It may help regulate your period. Check with your dr.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Took provera (medroxyprogesterone) pill to increase bleeding during period. got my period a couple weeks after. will my period follow this schedule now? like it will start again in 28 days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Dr Samuel agreed

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