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Took Medroxyprogesterone To Control Withdrawal Bleeding. When Can I Start Oral Contraceptive Pill?

Hello,I am Lincy,I took 100mg medroxyprogesterone(provera) to help control my withdrawal bleeding 9heavy)after I stopped my oral contraceptive pill 4 days ago as I started spotting.When I am I allowed to start my oral contraceptive pill again,Please advice.I take the pill not to prevent pregnancy,but to keep my endometril lining thin as I bleed heavily during my periods.Thank you.
Mon, 1 Jul 2013
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hi...you have taken progesterone for the withdrawl bleeding.. if you have to start oral contraceptive pills start from the day 5 of the bleeding... see your gynaecologist for starting OCPs.. the need and indication of this pills.. self medication is not good..all the best..
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Took Medroxyprogesterone To Control Withdrawal Bleeding. When Can I Start Oral Contraceptive Pill?

hi...you have taken progesterone for the withdrawl bleeding.. if you have to start oral contraceptive pills start from the day 5 of the bleeding... see your gynaecologist for starting OCPs.. the need and indication of this pills.. self medication is not good..all the best..