What We Treat
  • Allergies
  • Antibiotics
  • Asthma
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • Online Prescriptions
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Other conditions we treat
Telehealth
  • Primary Care
  • Manage Your Condition
  • Women's Health
  • Children's Health
  • Men's Health
  • Senior Health
  • Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
  • Sexual Health
  • Mental & Behavioral Health
  • Travel Medicine
  • Urgent Care
  • See all
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why Trust Us
  • Newsroom
  • Blog
  • Support
  • Contact
Features & Pricing
For Organizations
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • What We Treat

    • Allergies
    • Antibiotics
    • Asthma
    • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
    • Online Prescriptions
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Other conditions we treat
  • Telehealth

    • Primary Care
    • Manage Your Condition
    • Women's Health
    • Children's Health
    • Men's Health
    • Senior Health
    • Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
    • Sexual Health
    • Mental & Behavioral Health
    • Travel Medicine
    • Urgent Care
    • See all
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why Trust Us
    • Newsroom
    • Blog
    • Support
    • Contact
  • Features & Pricing
  • For Organizations
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
Overview
Side Effects
Related questions
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
Sexual Health
Medications
Provera

Provera

Share

Link copied

Provera is a progestin-based agent which is a kind of women's health and pregnancy drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Depo provera • Cycrin • Depo-provera • Hexal-mpa • Petogen • Depo subq provera 104

Generic Drug

Medroxyprogesterone

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Itching or burning
Nausea
Alopecia
Weight gain
Abdominal pain
Pain at injection site
Back pain
Itchy rash
Nervousness
Legs cramping
Joint pains
Irritation at injection site
Bloating or abdominal fullness
Dizziness
Hot flashes
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Hair loss
Breast pain
Excess hair
No menstrual periods
Fluid retention
Weight changes
Pelvic pain
Rash
Itchy skin

Related questions

A 35-year old asked:

What exactly does "provera" do?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

Is provera (medroxyprogesterone) effective?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

What are the potential sideeffects of provera

2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

What are the side effects of provera; anything bad?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

What is the difference between Primolut and Provera?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 16-year old female asked:

Do sunbeds interfere with depo proveras effectiveness?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 18-year old female asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

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

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old female asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 32-year old female asked:

Can I take 20 mg of Provera (medroxyprogesterone) for 5 days instead of 10mg for 10 days ?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 17-year old female asked:

Can you take provera (medroxyprogesterone) oral for several months to regulate your peiod if it's irregular?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

Is it possible for a person to overdose on provera (medroxyprogesterone) 5mg? If so, what should they expect?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

If i took provera (medroxyprogesterone) 10mg for 10 and it's just now showing up will the provera (medroxyprogesterone) affect my baby?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

How long does it take for provera (medroxyprogesterone) 5mg to start working and how fast does it come out of one's system at the end of the dosage?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

What happens if you bleed while taking provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 37-year old asked:

What is Depo-Provera shot?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

Effects of Depo-Provera shot withdrawls?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old asked:

When will the Depo-Provera shot wear off?

3 doctor answers • 14 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

When does the Depo-Provera shot wear off?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

How long can I use the Depo-Provera shots?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

What problems occur after Depo-Provera shot?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 21-year old female asked:

Will the Depo-Provera shot help me gain weight?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 24-year old female asked:

Suppress my appetite while on Depo-Provera fast?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

What to know before trying the Depo-Provera shot?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

How do I know if I have Depo-Provera shot effects?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

How long does the Depo-Provera shot take to work?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

What are problems after the Depo-Provera shot like?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Can coming off the Depo-Provera make you feel sick?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 16-year old female asked:

I get depo provera every 10 weeks is this effective?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 37-year old asked:

How quickly does the Depo-Provera shot go into effect?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified

Patient Care

Online Primary CareOur ServiceFAQSupport Center

Partner With Us

For Organizations

HealthTap

About UsBlogNewsroomContact Us

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Get the HealthTap app

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

1-888-974-2651support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryOur Specialties
Copyright 2025 HealthTap, Inc.