Suggest Remedy For Abdominal Cramps And Vaginal Spotting Post Menstrual Bleeding

Posted on Sat, 5 Dec 2015

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Question : My period ended a week ago and sincd ive been having a lot of cramping and spotting and this morning more cramping and a lot more blood. Started taking medroxyproges acet 10 mg to delay last period but it didnt work so stopped taking it when period arrived. Should i still take it? Is this why i have cramping and bleeding again?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Due to medroxyprogesterone

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is not effective in delaying the next expected periods.
The built up of medroxyprogesterone acetate in the body can lead to irregular spotting and cramps in lower abdomen for few days after periods.
I will advise you to not to take any further medroxyprogesterone acetate, and these symptoms are likely to get over by one week.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 minutes later)

What is the medroxyprogestrone usually used for?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Many uses

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, medroxyprogesterone acetate is generally used for cycle regulation in abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis, induction of withdrawal bleeding in cases of delayed periods and in treatment of endometrial hyperplasia.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar