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I started depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) for birth control. i got the shot and my period has been nonstop. is it safe totake norethindrone at the same time as depo?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Depends: Sounds like you're overdoing the Progesterone and most of the time there's no real need for it.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I started depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) for birth control. i got the shot and my period has been nonstop. is it safe totake norethindrone at the same time as depo?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

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