How Does Medroxyprogesterone Work To Induce A Period?

Posted on Wed, 19 Aug 2015

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Question : I was put on medeoxyprogesterone to jump start a period. I took the first pill last night but this morning I started my period. I am supposed to take 10 pills. So do I stop taking them now that the period has started? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes stop it now.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and in my opinion as you already had your menses than their is no need of taking medroxyprogesterone.
So stop the medicine.
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj