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

what are the potential sideeffects of provera

Accepted Answer

Irregular periods: One may experience irregular periods or no periods at all.  Nausea and breast tenderness may occur.  Weight changes and fluid retention can be present.  There are many more including headaches and depression.  Weight changes have been reported as well as libido changes.  All taken in context, it is a very safe and good form of birth control  it may or may not be for you.  Ask your pcp/gyn or pharm.

Question 4

what are the side effects of provera; anything bad?

Accepted Answer

Not many: Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is generally well tolerated. It is Progesterone and is often used to induce a period in someone who skips periods but is not pregnant. A few women taking it will have nausea, bloating, or headaches.

Question 5

what is the difference between primolut and provera?

Accepted Answer

: Primolut is a synthetic form of progesterone. Provera is the brand name for progesterone. They are essentially the same.

Question 6

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 7

can you take oral provera (medroxyprogesterone) at age 18?

Accepted Answer

Talk to gyn: I get from your online name that you may be involved in gymnastics. If you are seriously involved, this may explain the possible need for provera (medroxyprogesterone). This is something you and your gyn physician should talk seriously about.

Question 8

what will happen if one takes provera (medroxyprogesterone) 5mg for 15 days?

Accepted Answer

See below: You might get no period for 15 days then a period when you stop.

Question 9

does provera (medroxyprogesterone) regulate your cycles, or does it just cause one cycle?

Accepted Answer

Just one: One course of Provera (medroxyprogesterone) will cause 1 withdrawal bleed.  If you take it monthly on a calendar it will cause monthly cycling. if you cycle normally anyway but missed a period, Provera (medroxyprogesterone) taken once will sometimes get the normal cycling started again.

Question 10

can i take 20 mg of provera (medroxyprogesterone) for 5 days instead of 10mg for 10 days ?

Accepted Answer

No: You should take medication as prescribed.  10mg of provera (medroxyprogesterone) is the max daily dose.

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