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I started provera (medroxyprogesterone) last month. right before i started the pills in feb i started having brown spotting & its lasted for 3 days. what could this be?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably nothing: The type of discharge described is quite non-specific. It could be related to residual menstrual flow. If this is a consistent symptom, follow up with ob/gyn is recommended.

Dr Radovic agreed

Answered 2/15/2015

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A member asked:

I started provera (medroxyprogesterone) last month. right before i started the pills in feb i started having brown spotting & its lasted for 3 days. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Dr Radovic agreed

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