What Are The Side Effects Of Meprate?

Posted on Sun, 15 Nov 2015

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Question : I got my periods on 28th October. Bleeding irregularly like every 2 days I'm bleeding. Last on 9th November n later from 13th November to till day lightly. My marriage is on 20th November. Doctor suggested me to take meprate for 21 days. Can I take it. Will I get any side effects. I have irregular periods problem too. Please suggest me.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your doctor opinion is right.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
As your period is irregular from last one month, it is most likely due to hormonal imbalance.
So in my opinion, your doctor gave you the right treatment because meprate is medroxyprogesterone ( progesterone) and helpful in regulating your cycle.
You should continue the medicine for 21 days and when you stop the medicine, you will get your menses within a week.
It is a progesterone and side effects are quite low.
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Good luck.
Regards

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