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I tookbirth control pills for pcos but it gave me side effect migraine, bp doc prescribed me medroxy progesteronewill it alsogiveme sideeffects?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Impossible to know: All medications have side effects. While Medroxyprogesterone acetate is an appropriate treatment for pcos (though not as good as birth control pills), it may still have side effects.

Dr Washington agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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