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Dr found a cyst in my left ovary. he said its nothing to worry about and put me on provera (medroxyprogesterone). what if i fall pregnant while on it. what are the risks?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Pregnancy unlikely: After depo-provera shot. Most ovariancysts involute by 14 th week of gestation. Rarely persist beyond 14 weeks & very seldom enlarge enlage after 14 weeks if havn't involuted. Agree, don't worry & good luck.

Answered 4/6/2013

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