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Is it safe to take Meprate 10 mg to bring on my period early, since it has been 10 days since I took the Option 72 emergency contraceptive pill?

Asked by Female, 25 · 24 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

Pharm D

24 days ago

However, I advise against taking Meprate (medroxyprogesterone) to force your period. Option 72 (levonorgestrel) is a strong hormone that frequently delays or alters your menstrual cycle. Adding another hormone like Meprate now can further confuse your body and cause irregular bleeding. Please give your body some time to naturally adjust. It is quite common for your period to be delayed by a week or more after emergency contraception. If your period is delayed by more than a week beyond its expected date, or if it has been three weeks since taking the pill, please take a simple home pregnancy test or consult your doctor.

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