MEDROXYPROGESTERONE and irregular spotting?

Question

The doctor prescribed me (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE) for 10 days. My problem is that besides the spotting I have irregular cycles, I was having some spotting that lasted for 30 days. I started the medication on 8/13, and that day I stopped spotting. Today is my 8th day with the pill 8/21 and I saw some spotting again, and AM I supposed to get my period after I stop taking the MEDROXYPROGESTERONE pill? Or can I get my period while I am still taking the pills? I don’t even know if this is my period because what I have is a light spotting. But should I stop taking the MEDROXYPROGESTERONE pill? If anyone had ever take Medroxyp and has got the period before you stop taking the medication? We are also trying to have a baby, but while I’m taking these pills I can’t get pregnant probably after I get my real period. Thank you!!

Answer 1

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Medroxyprogesterone is used to promote menstruation when women do not begin naturally to menstruate at puberty (called primary amenorrhea) or if they stop menstruating before menopause (called secondary amenorrhea). Medroxyprogesterone also is used for treating abnormal bleeding from the uterus in many situations, though only after attempts to determine the cause of bleeding have been made. It is not used to treat bleeding due to fibroids, tumors, or other correctable causes of bleeding. Medroxyprogesterone is used in combination with estrogens for treating symptoms of menopause in order to prevent unchecked growth of the endometrium that may lead to endometrial cancer. It also is used for treating the pain of endometriosis.

Answer 2

I was on this medicine in the past. It should hault your bleeding. I would call the office, talk to a nurse if you have to, and let them know what is going on. Don't stop taking the pills on your own if you are suppuosed to take them for 10 days.

Answer 3

Irregular spotting is a side effect of Medroxyprogesterone, so don't be too concerned about it unless it persists. At that point, I would call the doctor and see what to do next. I don't think you are supposed to have a period until after you are off of the medication, and you should probably continue to take the pills until they are gone. Also, be careful. If you get pregnant or are pregnant while on this pill it could harm the fetus.