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Medroxyprogesterone

Medroxyprogesterone

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Medroxyprogesterone acetate is a progestin-based agent which is a kind of women's health and pregnancy drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Depo provera • Cycrin • Provera

Side Effects

Common

Irritation at injection site
Nausea
Headache
Pain at injection site
Nervousness
Weight gain
Itchy rash
Legs cramping
Joint pains
Itching or burning
Hot flashes
Dizziness
Alopecia
Appetite changes
Back pain
Bloating or abdominal fullness
Abdominal pain
Breast pain
Pelvic pain
No menstrual periods
Hair loss
Excess hair
Fluid retention
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Weight changes
Painful swollen joints
Rash
Itchy skin

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What is medroxyprogesterone?

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Why does breakthrough spotting occur while taking medroxyprogesterone tablets (10mgs.) daily orally?

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Can you get pregnant taking medroxyprogesterone?

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What will happen if I miss 3 doses of provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

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Does provera (medroxyprogesterone) cause bleeding? What can I do about this?

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After i finish taking provera (medroxyprogesterone) 10 will the bleeding stop?

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Missed 3 doses of provera, (medroxyprogesterone) now I'm bleeding. What must I do?

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How long will i stay bleeding coming off tge provera (medroxyprogesterone) 10 days f?

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How long should i bleed for and how heavy after 5 days on provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

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How do i use the medicine medroxyprogesterone subsitute for provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

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I need answers......about this medication I am taking ... can I get pregnant while on medroxyprogesterone?

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IS it possible for a person to overdose on provera (medroxyprogesterone) 5mg? If so, what should they expect?

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Is it not normal to not bleed after taking 10 days worth of Provera (medroxyprogesterone)? What could be wrong?

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I'm 45, and I'm the depro provera (medroxyprogesterone). This is my 2nd injection and I'm bleeding on and off. What can I take to stop bleeding!

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How long does it take for Provera (medroxyprogesterone) 5mg to start working and how fast does it come out of one's system at the end of the dosage?

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A 32-year old female asked:

delayed for 5 days,negative results,percibed medroxyprogesterone 10mg tablet 2x a dayfor 7 days,it's been 6 days since i take my last pill still no bl?

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I missed a significant amount of doses while taking provera (medroxyprogesterone) and began bleeding, now I've restarted the process, what should I expect now?

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Is it okay to take medroxyprogesterone and phentermine?

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What are effects of medroxyprogesterone acetate?

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Can provera (medroxyprogesterone) induce ovulation?

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The common side effects of provera (medroxyprogesterone) are what?

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If you pergenat is provera (medroxyprogesterone) still make you bleed?

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How long typically after taking Provera (medroxyprogesterone) 10 mg for 5 days should your mensural cycle start?

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Iam sorry again so if I was pergent I will never even bleed at all with provera (medroxyprogesterone) righ I am sorry but wana be sure?

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