What happens if you take Provera in early pregnancy?

What happens if you take Provera in early pregnancy?

There may be an increased risk of minor birth defects in children whose mothers take this drug during the first 4 months of pregnancy. If you take Provera and later find out you were pregnant when you took it, be sure to discuss this with your doctor as soon as possible.

Will taking medroxyprogesterone cause miscarriage?

Miscarriage can occur in any pregnancy. Studies have not found that depot medroxyprogesterone acetate causes an increased chance for ectopic pregnancy (when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus), or pregnancy loss.

What if I took medroxyprogesterone while pregnant?

There may be an increased risk of minor birth defects in children whose mothers take this drug during the first 4 months of pregnancy. If you take medroxyprogesterone and later find out you were pregnant when you took it, be sure to discuss this with your doctor as soon as possible.

Can I use medroxyprogesterone for abortion?

Early medical abortion (EMA) is a highly efficacious method of abortion with a low risk of continuing pregnancy. Administering intramuscular depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (IM DMPA) 24–48 hours after mifepristone does not increase risk of a continuing pregnancy after EMA.

Will Provera work if you are pregnant?

Provera has been classed as a category X drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, meaning that it can cause birth defects and is contraindicated for use in pregnancy.

What happens if Provera doesn’t start my period?

Your period should occur 3 to 7 days after starting Provera. If you do not have a period after you finish a course of Provera, check with your doctor in case you are pregnant. Take the tablet as soon as you remember, and carry on taking the tablets at the normal times.

What does Provera do if you are pregnant?

Provera does not cause miscarriage, but some studies have shown that there may be a link between certain birth defects in mothers who are exposed to progestins such as Provera during the first trimester of pregnancy.

How long does it take Provera to induce period?

Will Provera make my period come?