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Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

Medroxyprogesterone acetate is a progestin, which is a type of female hormone progesterone. It is used in women whose body does not make enough progesterone, to treat conditions like abnormal uterine bleeding, intermenstrual bleeding, amenorrhea, and as hormone replacement therapy to reduce menopause symptoms.

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Why does my vagina bleed when I get aroused?

Query: Hello doctor, I bleed whenever I get wet and horny. I am currently taking a Depo shot every three months and Adderall every day for ADHD. I am 15 years old. My height is 5'6 and I weigh about 200 pounds. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Mishra Keeranmayee Mihirkumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Abnormal uterine bleeding is the most common side effect of Depo-Provera therapy, especially in the early months of use. It is a problem whenever bleeding continues for more than 14 days, is heavy, or symptoms such as pelvic pain accompany it. Bleeding irregularities th...  Read Full »

What is the medicine to be taken to get regular periods?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23 year old married female. I have PCOD problem, and I have not taken any treatment yet. I did not get periods from the last three months. What medication should I take to get regular periods?  Read Full »


Dr. Sathawane Aparna Mulchand

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, you need to undergo investigations like an ultrasound of the pelvis, thyroid and prolactin profile. If you have already done the tests, then no need to repeat them. As you did not get periods for three months, get a urine pregnancy test done to rule out pregnancy....  Read Full »

Why am I getting spotting every 15 days?

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from irregular periods. I am getting few spots in 15 days and also the flow was heavy during my periods. I have consulted a gynecologist here. She asked me to check the Hb count, thyroid, sugar levels, vitamin B12 and D3. Everything was fine except Hb and vitamin D3. She al...  Read Full »


Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), which is found in 5-10 percentage of general population and there is nothing to worry for it. Your spotting is not related to PCOS directly. In PCOS, periods become irregular due to anovulation, which leads to h...  Read Full »

I missed my periods after taking contraceptive pills. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I was on a course of Deviry 10 mg for 5 days as I missed my period last month but I am not pregnant. How many days does it take to get my period now?  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It will take a week or so to get back your periods. So relax and do not worry. Do not take any medication without an expert advice. However, if you have a doubt then get back to me. Take care.   Read Full »

Can I take a Misoprostol kit as my period is delayed?

Query: Hello doctor, I had sex on the first day of my period which was on 28th two months ago. As it was unprotected, I took the morning after pill within 24 hours. My next period was expected on 28th last month but it has not come yet. I have also done home pregnancy tests three times - the first one afte...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As the pregnancy test is negative, there is no need to consider Misoprostol kit at all. The delay can be a side effect of the morning after pill in itself which is quite common where the next one or two cycles are delayed or get regular. You can opt for progesterone ...  Read Full »

What is Megest used for?

Query: Hi doctor, I wanted to postpone my period date. So, I have started consuming Megest 10 mg from 22nd day. Will it be effective?  Read Full »


Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your periods were regular of 28 to 30 days, then you can postpone your period as long as you are continuing the Megest 10 (Medroxyprogesterone acetate) daily. So, continue the tablet as long as you want to delay and do not miss in between. Because if you miss, ther...  Read Full »

My wife's period is delayed after the abortion. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 23 years old. Two months back she had abortion. After abortion she is taking Folic acid and Ecosprin 75. Last month her period lasted for around 14 days and then doctor gave her Sandoz medication. This month her period date already has passed far off but still she is not hav...  Read Full »


Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please ask her to wait for a week for her period to start. If it does not start by then, she can repeat urine pregnancy test. If the test turns out to be negative, ask her to take tablet Medroxyprogesterone acetate 10 mg twice daily for five days. Period normally start...  Read Full »

I am 45 days late and not pregnant. Why did I not still get periods?

Query: Dear Doctor, I have not get periods since 45 days. Normally I have a problem of delayed periods. Pregnancy test came negative. Can you please advise?  Read Full »


Dr. Sabita Laskar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are having delayed period, there could be lots of reasons for it. First on the list is pregnancy, which you have ruled out already. Second cause could be PCOD which gives rise to multiple tiny cysts in your ovaries with failure in ovulation thereby leading to no ...  Read Full »

Why there is a lapse in my Periods even after protected sex?

Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex using condoms six days before my expected periods, but that was not safe. My periods has lapsed. What should I do now?  Read Full »


Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your periods were regular previously, you can wait for the next three days. If periods does not start by then do urine pregnancy test. If it comes positive then you need to visit gynecologist for medical abortion. This is for the case if you do not want pregnancy to c...  Read Full »

Please suggest a solution for my irregular periods.

Query: Hi doctor, I am facing a problem of irregular periods. My periods were late for 15 days in the month of August 2019 and 7 days late in the month of September 2019. Between this period I went for check up and the doctor asked for ultrasound and thyroid test but my reports sounded very well and fine...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepali Raina

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This looks like PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). Also, the most common cause of these symptoms at your age is PCOS. Birth control pills are hormones and form the best treatment for it. Before starting the treatment you need to undergo a few tests. It is not an emergency ...  Read Full »

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