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How likely is it that provera 10mg twice a day for 7 days, will cause me to have blood clots, thrombosis. stroke, heart attack etc? i'm desperate for a family and been given this to fix period. but have health anxiety and side effects scare me so bad?

Q: how likely is it that provera 10mg twice a day for 7 days, will cause me to have blood clots, thrombosis. stroke, heart attack etc? i'm desperate for a family and been given this to fix period. but have health anxiety and side effects scare me so bad?

: If you're not a smoker, &amp; have no history of blood clots,phlebitis or stroke, I would have no concerns about taking provera for a week. It is a very commonly prescribed hormone for women. Your gynecologist, who knows you well, can also reassure you.

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If you're not a smoker, & have no history of blood clots,phlebitis or stroke, I would have no concerns about taking provera for a week. It is a very commonly prescribed hormone for women. Your gynecologist, who knows you well, can also reassure you.

Answered 6/6/2023

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A member asked:

How likely is it that provera 10mg twice a day for 7 days, will cause me to have blood clots, thrombosis. stroke, heart attack etc? i'm desperate for a family and been given this to fix period. but have health anxiety and side effects scare me so bad?

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