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My period is 1 month and 2 days late . my dr.said i could take provera (medroxyprogesterone) if i want to, but i rather use natural progesterone cream. is that effective ?

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Dr. Usha Mukhytar answered

No: Not as effecrtive as provera first make sure u are not pregnant.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/25/2013

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A member asked:

My period is 1 month and 2 days late . my dr.said i could take provera (medroxyprogesterone) if i want to, but i rather use natural progesterone cream. is that effective ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Usha Mukhytar answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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