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A member asked:

Can i cut the estradoil in half in stead of increasing the provera (medroxyprogesterone) dose? im on 0.5 estradoil n 2.5 provera (medroxyprogesterone).

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Menopause: Why change either? Are you having bleeding? You could do either (decrease estrogen or increase progestin), lowering you estrogen dose may increase your hot flashes.

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Answered 8/20/2013

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