Question 1

what exactly does "provera" do?

Accepted Answer

See below: Supports and stabilizes the endometrium. Convinces the body it's pregnant.

Question 2

is provera (medroxyprogesterone) effective?

Accepted Answer

For what? : Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is effective at helping to bring on a period, to decrease heavy periods, to treat ehdometrial hyperplasia.

Question 3

do sunbeds interfere with depo proveras effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

: No, The light does not penetrate your skin deep enough to affect the action of this med. There are a few medication that sunlight or light beds can trigger skin rashes &amp; you should make your doc aware of your use of these lights when new meds are considered.

Question 4

what is depo-provera shot?

Accepted Answer

Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone): Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is an injection from of contraception.

Question 5

effects of depo-provera shot withdrawls?

Accepted Answer

Usually none: It is likely that you will not have a period for some time. Otherwise, patients usually don't have withdrawal symptoms. Return of normal menses is common, but return to fertility is expected within 6-12 months.

Question 6

what causes me to bleed everyday on the depo-provera for 9 months?

Accepted Answer

The Depo: Talk to your doc and see if there is something else going on or if you need to get off the depo.

Question 7

can depo-provera cause fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Some patients have complained f fatigue while on depo.

Question 8

can depo-provera make you infertile ?

Accepted Answer

No: I assume you mean depo-provera, the contraceptive shot? No, it doesn't affect your fertility at all, but -and this is important - it can take up to one year (or more) for normal cycels to resume once you stop.

Question 9

pregnancy while on depo-provera shot possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: While the Depo-Provera shot is effective birth control, it is not 100% protective.  You should be aware of this and if pregnancy is absolutely not an option, then you should consider added protection with condoms.  I hope that this helps!

Question 10

can the depo-provera shot lead to infertility ?

Accepted Answer

No: Although depoprovera often produces an absence of menstrual bleeding it does not lead to infertility. If your menstrual cycles were regular and presumeably ovulatory they will return after depoprovera is stopped. If the cycles were irregular, that too will return to that state after depoprovera is discontinued.

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