Is it safe to take progesterone tablets like Meprate, Provera, or Duphaston every month to bring on my period, and can relying on these medicines instead of having natural periods increase my risk of cancer? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it safe to take progesterone tablets like Meprate, Provera, or Duphaston every month to bring on my period, and can relying on these medicines instead of having natural periods increase my risk of cancer?

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Is it safe to take progesterone tablets like Meprate, Provera, or Duphaston every month to bring on my period, and can relying on these medicines instead of having natural periods increase my risk of cancer?

Asked by Female, 24 · 20 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

20 days ago

Please be reassured that taking progesterone medications like medroxyprogesterone (found in Meprate and Provera) or dydrogesterone (Duphaston) under medical supervision is generally very safe. In fact, using these hormones to regularly shed your uterine lining actually helps protect you against uterine cancer, rather than increasing your risk. However, while these tablets are a safe temporary solution to induce a bleed, they only treat the symptom, not the cause. At 24, it is highly recommended to work with your doctor to find out why your periods are irregular, so you can address the root cause and support your natural cycle.

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