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Had provera10 for 14 days once a day. inbtwn strtd spotting but was told to continue the meds. it's been 4 days i've stopped meds and no period yet. y?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Other options: If the goal is menstrual cycle regulation then birth control pills may be a better option for you than cyclic Progesterone. If you are trying to get pregnant then follow up with your Obgyn is needed.

Answered 4/10/2015

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