Question 1

why might a doctor prescribe medroxyprogesterone acetate?

Accepted Answer

Provera (medroxyprogesterone): Medroxyprogesterone acetate is used for birth control.

Question 2

what are  side effects of medroxyprogesterone acetate?

Accepted Answer

Effects can vary.: It can change your menstrual cycle, both in frequency and flow. Other possible side effects include water retention, decreased appetite, weakness, & soreness at the injection site. Depression, dizziness, headache, nervousness, sleepiness, breast tenderness, breast discharge, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, jaundice, blood clots, and phlebitis are less common. It's also possible to have no side effects at all!

Question 3

can u get pregnant on 10mg medroxyprogesterone acetate ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: 10 mg of Medroxyprogesterone acetate taken orally is not a contraceptive.

Question 4

what can i expect as medroxyprogesterone acetate (depotrust) side effect?

Accepted Answer

Effects can vary.: It can change your menstrual cycle, both in frequency and flow. Other possible side effects include water retention, decreased appetite, weakness, & soreness at the injection site. Depression, dizziness, headache, nervousness, sleepiness, breast tenderness, breast discharge, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, jaundice, blood clots, and phlebitis are less common. It's also possible to have no side effects at all!

Question 5

when after taking medroxyprogesterone acetate should a woman start her menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

5 days: A period should start within 5 days of the last taken pill. If not, call your md and report the lack of bleeding.

Question 6

what should i do if no period for 4 months although already take medroxyprogesterone acetate medications?

Accepted Answer

Common problem: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections &amp;  hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then redo a home pregnancy test .  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 7

is it normal to bleed in between periods brown blood and experience some clotting, while on medroxyprogesterone acetate?

Accepted Answer

Common: Unscheduled bleeding common and no worries unless too much, too often, or too long.

Question 8

i'm taking ralovera(medroxyprogesterone acetate)10mg for 10 day. can i do internal pelvic ultrasound while taking these tablets?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That should be fine.  Let the technician know what medications you are taking.

Question 9

missed period for two months, took medroxyprogesterone acetate 5mg for 10 days, got bleeding 7 days after last pill, does this rule out pregnancy? have medium bleeding, typically my period bleeding is very heavy first 3 days. passing clots too?

Accepted Answer

: Since a "missed period" can also indicate pregnancy, and early  bleeding in pregnancy can indicat a pregnancy outside the uterus, obtain a serum HCG test to be certain about pregnancy, and see your gyn provider immediately if the test is positive.

Question 10

b hcg blood test 25 days past missed period, and 30 days past unprotected sex. came negative. taking medroxyprogesterone acetate 5mg for 10 days to get period. weird twinges on right side of stomach. some tensed shoulder, is it ectopic pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

: If blood test for HCG was negative at 30 days after sex, you are not pregnant, ectopic or otherwise. It is not feasible to know the cause of your symptoms without examining you.
If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. 
Consult this site.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx

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