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Hello doctors..is there any risk if taking defaston every month to regain my period once again ..it is coming now every 2 to 3 months ..i am near menpause?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

This is a reasonable: step to take, the progestin medication is very useful this way. This will keep the uterine lining thinner, by shedding as needed.

Answered 1/16/2020

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A member asked:

Hello doctors..is there any risk if taking defaston every month to regain my period once again ..it is coming now every 2 to 3 months ..i am near menpause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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