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Is Continued Cramps And Bleeding After Taking Medroxyprogesterone Normal?

Hi im takin MEDROXYPROGESTERONE 10 MG TABLETS but i took them like 3 weeks ago i have my period for 9 days now i had severe cramps and breast were sensative for 2 weeks straight and now it has calmed down a bit but now when i urinate i noticed blood clots comin out i thought it was still my period cuz of the minor cramps i still have Should i be worried??
Fri, 10 Apr 2015
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Hi, I have gone through your question. Medroxyprogesterone is progesterone given to regulate the menstrual cycle. When taken for longer than a week, it can cause side effects like breast engorgement and pain, heaviness in the lower abdomen and cramps in uterus before and during withdrawal periods. Bleeding can be a bit prolonged due to the effect of hormonal withdrawal from the body.
I would suggest you to wait for 7-10 days after stopping the drug, if you are still having bleeding then do consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated and treated accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
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Is Continued Cramps And Bleeding After Taking Medroxyprogesterone Normal?

Hi, I have gone through your question. Medroxyprogesterone is progesterone given to regulate the menstrual cycle. When taken for longer than a week, it can cause side effects like breast engorgement and pain, heaviness in the lower abdomen and cramps in uterus before and during withdrawal periods. Bleeding can be a bit prolonged due to the effect of hormonal withdrawal from the body. I would suggest you to wait for 7-10 days after stopping the drug, if you are still having bleeding then do consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated and treated accordingly. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. Dr Deepti Verma