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After taking provera for 21days i started bleeding very heavy on the 3rd day of my period, does provera usually do this? im concern cause my blood count is already low. i was also spotting while i was taking it.

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Yes: the medication assists in thinning the uterine lining that may have built up over time, if bleeding continues, talk to your doctor to check for anemia getting to severe.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 8/25/2019

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A member asked:

After taking provera for 21days i started bleeding very heavy on the 3rd day of my period, does provera usually do this? im concern cause my blood count is already low. i was also spotting while i was taking it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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