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Can Provera Cause Breast Cancer?

I am 46. I haven t had a period in 56 days. Periods are usually between 21 - 26 days apart with a couple being around 35 day cycles in the pat year. My obgyn wants me to take provera for 10 days then do an ultrasound in in three weeks. I do not want to to take provera. I am afraid it will cause breast cancer.
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
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Hi dear and thanks for your query.

I understand your concern but don't worry so much because provera use can't cause breast cancer if it is used for a short period of time.
According to a new study, it has a very scary side effect: doubling risk of breast cancer,only if it is used for a long period of time ,over five years.
Hence in my opinion if your og-gyn have suggested you to take Provera ,do not hesitate .
If you are afraid for breast cancer and you have familiar history,have a mammography yearly .

All the best
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Can Provera Cause Breast Cancer?

Hi dear and thanks for your query. I understand your concern but don t worry so much because provera use can t cause breast cancer if it is used for a short period of time. According to a new study, it has a very scary side effect: doubling risk of breast cancer,only if it is used for a long period of time ,over five years. Hence in my opinion if your og-gyn have suggested you to take Provera ,do not hesitate . If you are afraid for breast cancer and you have familiar history,have a mammography yearly . All the best