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Re: Medroxyprogesterone side effects?

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 13 Feb 2003 08:20:24 -0600 (CST)


At Thu, 13 Feb 2003, Catherine wrote: >
>I'm 21, and have never had regular periods, but after almost nine months
>with nothing, my doctor put me on medroxyprogesterone every three months
>to force the bleeding. I used it for the first time in January, and it
>worked fine, but now, just over three weeks later I'm having another
>period. What's more, it's a lot thicker than I've ever
>experienced--very "slimy." Is this a common side effect? I have a
>follow-up appointment scheduled for April, but I'm concerned that I
>should move it up if this is atypical.
>
>--
>Thank you. :)
>

You can wait for your appointment.

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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
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Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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