Provera isn't safe for everyone. You shouldn't start taking it if you have:. Also, be sure to tell your healthcare provider:. These issues may affect whether you can take Provera, or if a break from the medication may be necessary such as before surgery. Conditions that may require close monitoring while you're taking Provera include:.
Other progestin drugs on the market include:. Provera is available in three dosages:. Healthcare providers typically prescribe the lowest effective dose and for the shortest amount of time possible. The dosage used varies by the condition being treated.
Dosages may not be established for off-label uses. Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions for prescription medications.
If you have significant liver impairment from alcoholic cirrhosis , Provera is discouraged. If it is prescribed, your dosage may be lower than the standard dose. If you take thyroid replacement hormone, your dosage of that medication may need to be adjusted after you start Provera. Also, your healthcare provider may want you to get more frequent lab work to check your thyroid hormone levels.
Provera has to be taken at certain times, so be sure to follow your healthcare provider's instructions for taking it. If you forget to start Provera when you're supposed to, if you miss a dose, or if you have any questions about dosage or timing, talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Provera should be stored at room temperature between 68 degrees and 77 degrees F.
Any vaginal bleeding in a postmenopausal female with a uterus should be evaluated to rule out cancer. Provera can cause side effects in some people. Some of these are common and not considered dangerous, while others are cause for calling your healthcare provider right away. Common side effects of Provera don't require immediate medical care, but you should contact your healthcare provider if any of these become severe, don't go away after you've been on the drug for a while, or are a significant problem for you:.
Other, less common side effects may be more serious. Call your healthcare provider immediately or seek emergency medical attention if you experience:. If you take Provera with estrogen, be sure you're aware of the estrogen side effects, as well. Provera by itself is not a contraceptive and won't prevent pregnancy. Use another form of birth control, such as a condom, while you're taking this drug. You may not be able to take Provera while also using hormonal birth control.
When Provera is combined with estrogens, the FDA has required that the following serious warnings be included with packaging information:. Provera may interfere with the results of certain lab tests, including:.
Other drugs may pose problems as well. Be sure your healthcare provider knows everything you're taking, including over-the-counter drugs and nutritional supplements.
Using the same pharmacy for all of your prescription medications can help you avoid negative drug interactions. Provera is used to treat abnormal periods or irregular vaginal bleeding.
It is prescribed to bring on menstruation, to reduce heavy bleeding, to prevent uterine lining overgrowth, and to decrease the risk of uterine cancer in females taking estrogen. When used to treat amenorrhea, Provera is taken for up to 10 days during the second half of the planned menstrual cycle.
Your period should start three to seven days after your last dose of Provera. Then why am not getting on period? Hi Tai, provera does not help you get pregnant.
Nicola, I read somewhere at some point that taking Provera is beneficial if you are not having periods because it prevents uterine lining building atop old uterine lining.
Is there anything to this? Hi Jill, we actually talk about this in No Period. I tried provera probably 3 times and it never worked. In May my Dr put me on 60 days of Estrace estrogen tablets 2mg taken twice daily inserted into vagina. I gained about 15 pounds and was quite uncomfortable so just over a month after starting I called the doctor and she said I could just take 10 more days of the estrogen and the Provera at the same time.
It actually worked because yesterday a period started! I hope the Femara works!! However, the ultrasound showed about 12 big follicles. The doctor was terrified; she told me and my husband not to even look at each other!
Thanks again for the response, my ultrasound is on Sunday. Lucky you, right? What happened on Sunday? You could also explore clomid instead…. Hi, there were no follicles on Sunday- the biggest was 9mm.
But my lining was about 6. I have another ultrasound booked for the 25th. Ahh, this is frustrating. My blood test showed progesterone was 0.
Thank you so much for the response! Hmm, I guess I misremembered; my doctor said I actually took 2. As I said below, no follicles after the last round of just 2. Good afternoon, I am a tiny athletic build female. I am diagnosed with PCOS. I used 5 mg BD for 5 days. After 12 days no period. I was curios as to why I did not get my period so I went for infertility blood test. All was normal except: Prolactin 3. I finished my last pill of the 2nd provera challenge this morning… so now for the wait….
Download the first chapter and information sheet and see if that rings true for you. I also work with individuals, noperiod. Hi Nicola! I did the Provera challenge a few months ago while still in the thick of HA and had just one circumstance after taking it where there was evidence of a bleed so light in color you would barely even tell.
My gyno recommended I do the Provera challenge again later to see if there are any improvements. She prescribed the Provera challenge to me yesterday, and told me that if I do get a period after I finish the pills, I should go and get lab work done on day 3 and 21 of the cycle. Will the results of this blood work yield the sufficient information about my hormones, given that the Provera challenge bleed is not a real period? Getting bloodwork tested on cycle day 3 would give you a good idea of your baseline and status of hormones with regards to HA.
Bloodwork on cycle day 21 will be to test if you have ovulated or not… which is possible but probably unlikely. Not really worthwhile unless you do think you have ovulated…. I was put on Provera and did not get a period. My doctor then prescribed Estradiol 2mg twice a day and than added 2mg vaginally at bedtime due to low estrogen. My latest blood work showed my estrogen levals at She told me to continue taking the Estradiol and take the Provera challenge again.
I am on day 5 of the challenge and I am feeling extremely bloated and highly emotional. Is this normal?.. Everyone responds to these hormones differently. Super helpful, I know. Hiii Nicola, does the provera have a prolonged effect?
I mean, I took Provera in January this year and I got a bleeding 3 days after, but for the last month I decided not to take Provera and I got a bleeding 30 days after since the time I bleeded with provera.
This medication destroyed my digestive system chronic acid reflux, heartburn pain etc. After taking acid blockers, PPIs for many weeks which made things worse , I quit the meds, cut out gluten, soy, corn, dairy, processed foods etc. Anyway, my doctor wants me to take Provera to force a bleed She says after 3 months without a period increases the chance of developing uterine cancer due to thickening of the uterine lining.
I did get blood tests done and everything is normal, but my doctor did say that my estrogen level is somewhat low 50 I think. Also, I was diagnosed with ovarian cysts very painful maybe a year ago. They were rechecked 6 weeks later and had gone away. I also have chronically low ferritin levels, and I just resumed taking an iron supplement.
Garden of Life Raw Iron. I would appreciate any advice or directions to more info. Hi Nico, I took the provera challenge 3 times, the first about 3 months after I stopped BC three months ago I was on Yasmin, an androgen suppressing BC because of the drospirinone. The first provera challenge, I bled on day three.
The second, 2 months later, I bled 8 days into the 10 day pack. Do you know why I might have such varying fluctuations in how I respond? What I can say, though, is that is is extremely unlikely that going all in would suppress your hypothalamus further.
I would vote to stay the course and see what happens a few months down the line. Hi , im 32 been on BC Ocella for 12 years and about a year ago May I stopped getting a normal period from one month to the other April was full on period May and there on was Very light so light that i only have to wear a panty liner bcux ill only catch blood IF i wiped.
I continue taking BC for 5 months After and when i noticed no difference in periods i started getting scared so stopped. For 4 months i was on nothing and was still getting same amount n type of period i was on BC.
I saw no difference i still only bleed if i whiped. Any suggestions what could b wrong with me im so lost n my doctor just wants me to continue provera.
Hello, I was on the mini pill cerazette for 7 years with no periods. I came off this pill 6 months ago with no return of a period. My uterus lining is thicker at 9. I was given 10mg provera, 3 times a day for 15 days. I am obese and my gyno told me to lose weight before I am referred to the infertility clinic for more tests. Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them.
However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily.
To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach. In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at Before having any laboratory test, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you are taking medroxyprogesterone.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription over-the-counter medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements.
You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
Generic alternatives may be available. Medroxyprogesterone pronounced as me drox' ee proe jes' te rone. Why is this medication prescribed? How should this medicine be used? Other uses for this medicine What special precautions should I follow?
What special dietary instructions should I follow? What should I do if I forget a dose? What side effects can this medication cause? What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?
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