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My wedding is in 1month, & my period will likely fall on my wedding day. can i take provera (medroxyprogesterone) pills to help my period come sooner on a regular 30d cycle?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Many options: Prescription progesterone is one approach you can take . Any of the birth control methods will work too. Your obgyn can help you organize and prescribe the medications.

Answered 11/22/2015

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