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After on depo and not having a period for 6 mo, my doctor told me to take provera (medroxyprogesterone) for a week to start my periods, but it didn't make it happen. why?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Often does not work: Progesterone can be used to trigger a menstrual cycle but it often does not work. It is not a surprise that it did not in someone who was on long term progesterone in the form of Depoprovera. Most likely birth control pills would work better.

Answered 5/9/2015

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A member asked:

After on depo and not having a period for 6 mo, my doctor told me to take provera (medroxyprogesterone) for a week to start my periods, but it didn't make it happen. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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