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If my fianc?'s blood pregnancy test was negative but her period is late, is it safe for her to take Meprate or Provera to start her period, and is there still any chance she could be pregnant?

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If my fianc?'s blood pregnancy test was negative but her period is late, is it safe for her to take Meprate or Provera to start her period, and is there still any chance she could be pregnant?

Asked by Male, 25 · 20 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

20 days ago

Since her blood pregnancy test was negative, pregnancy is highly unlikely, though testing too early can occasionally yield false negatives. Please do not have her take Meprate or Provera (medroxyprogesterone) without a doctor's guidance. While these medications are used to induce periods, self-medicating is unsafe, especially if there is any tiny chance of pregnancy. A late period can be caused by stress, hormonal imbalances, or other benign factors. I gently recommend she visits a gynecologist to safely evaluate her missed period and get the correct prescription.

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