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I came on my period and it was very heavy and painful so my doctor gave me provera (medroxyprogesterone) to take for 7 days is it ok to take on my period?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

OK: But unlikely that it will help in any way

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/20/2015

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