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I have not had a period since feb . i took proveera bid 5 days. i had 4 days of bleeding(bright/dark red and some dark brown) on and off. does this count as a light period or just break through bleeding?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

That was it!: That was the withdrawal bleeding (also known as your "period") induced by the Provera.

Answered 5/27/2020

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A member asked:

I have not had a period since feb . i took proveera bid 5 days. i had 4 days of bleeding(bright/dark red and some dark brown) on and off. does this count as a light period or just break through bleeding?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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