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I have pcos and have been taking provera to induce a period so we can start letrozole this cycle. i was prescribed to take the provera for 10 days but i started my period today and still have 2 pills left. do i still take these? or do i not take them?

Q: i have pcos and have been taking provera to induce a period so we can start letrozole this cycle. i was prescribed to take the provera for 10 days but i started my period today and still have 2 pills left. do i still take these? or do i not take them?

: Using Provera to induce bleeding with diagnosed PCOS , may induce bleeding prior to "10 day" course of Provera., which can be discontinued if bleeding has started. If pregnancy is desired, consult a reproductive endocrinologist for ovulation induction.

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Using Provera to induce bleeding with diagnosed PCOS , may induce bleeding prior to "10 day" course of Provera., which can be discontinued if bleeding has started. If pregnancy is desired, consult a reproductive endocrinologist for ovulation induction.

Answered 8/22/2022

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A member asked:

I have pcos and have been taking provera to induce a period so we can start letrozole this cycle. i was prescribed to take the provera for 10 days but i started my period today and still have 2 pills left. do i still take these? or do i not take them?

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