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what will my period be like after taking provera

by Mr. Jairo Schaden V Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Following are the side effects of taking Provera, that you may experience:

  • You may start feeling dizzy.
  • There might be constant fluctuations in menstruation.
  • Your exposed skin may show brown spots.
  • Your breasts may become tender and start to hurt.
  • You may experience hot flashes.
  • There might be a sudden appearance of acne on your body.
  • You may have constant, mild headaches.
  • You may feel of nauseous.
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Medroxyprogesterone (Provera) causes the lining of your uterus to thin if you take it every day, so it's possible for it to cause lighter periods. Since you're only taking it for about 10 days at a time, it doesn't usually stop your periods completely.

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What does it mean if I have no period after Provera?

Q: I have no period and did not bleed at all even after taking Provera. What does this mean? A: Provera is given as the 'Progesterone (Provera) Challenge Test' to women who have no period and who are not pregnant. In this test, 10 mg of Provera is often given over 7-10 days and bleeding is expected within 2 weeks after the last pill.

Can a woman get pregnant during her period on Provera?

Can a Woman Become Pregnant During Her Period? When prescribed for women trying to get pregnant, Provera is usually given for 10 days. After that time a woman can expect bleeding from two to 10 days later.

How long does it take for Provera to induce period?

How long does it take Provera to induce period? 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.

How long do you Bleed on Provera?

When prescribed for women trying to get pregnant, Provera is usually given for 10 days. After that time a woman can expect bleeding from two to 10 days later. "This regimen is often used for women who are trying to conceive, to initiate an artificial period so that the fertility drug Clomid (clomiphene citrate) can be started.

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Is period heavy after Provera?

Heavy period after Provera is normal.

How long does a period last on Provera?

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How long after Provera does bleeding start?

This is because PROVERA helps to balance the effect of estrogen. You will know that PROVERA is effective if it induces a period (any bleeding more than light spotting) within 2 weeks after PROVERA is given. This bleeding will usually occur 2-7 days after the PROVERA is finished.

How do I know if Provera is working?

If you're taking medroxyprogesterone (Provera) to regulate your period, your period should start about 3 to 7 days after your last dose. If your period doesn't start within a week of stopping this medication, let your provider know. If you've been sexually active, you should also take a pregnancy test.

What does it mean if you don't bleed after Provera?

If there is no vaginal bleeding after this test, then there could be one of three conditions: Premature ovarian failure. A low estrogen level, usually a hypothalamic-pituitary failure. Outflow tract obstruction: Scarring in the uterus or cervix.

Does Provera reset your cycle?

Taking medroxyprogesterone for 5 to 10 days each month at this time mimics the natural rise in your progesterone levels. This can help your other hormones to behave in a more normal way and can 'reset' your period.

Will I ovulate after taking Provera?

Provera is a progesterone product and it is acting in your uterus only and would not trigger ovulation as such.

Does Provera change your cycle?

Doctors sometimes prescribe Provera to treat menstrual cycle disorders. It might also be prescribed short-term for those trying to conceive with the fertility drug Clomid. That said, long-term Provera use can interfere with ovulation, pregnancy, and your monthly cycle.

How long do you bleed after taking medroxyprogesterone?

You might choose the shot if you do not want to become pregnant for at least one year. The most common side effect of medroxyprogesterone acetate is bleeding and spotting, particularly during the first few months. Many people completely stop having bleeding after using this treatment for one year.

Does Provera cause bleeding?

People taking this medication to treat cancer should discuss the risks and benefits of progestins with their doctor. Bleeding: Withdrawal bleeding usually occurs within 7 days of stopping medroxyprogesterone. If you experience vaginal bleeding on the days you are taking this medication, contact your doctor.

Does Provera reset your cycle?

Taking medroxyprogesterone for 5 to 10 days each month at this time mimics the natural rise in your progesterone levels. This can help your other hormones to behave in a more normal way and can 'reset' your period.

Should I stop taking progesterone after my period starts?

These pills need to be taken within the same 3 or 12 hour time period (depending on which type you are on) each day to be effective. Your periods may stop or become lighter, irregular or more frequent, but you should continue to take the pill each day regardless of whether you are on your period or not.

How long does Provera last?

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. 8

How many mg of Provera is there?

Provera is available in three dosages: 2.5 milligrams (mg) 5 mg. 10 mg. Doctors typically prescribe the lowest effective dose and for the shortest amount of time possible. The dosage used varies by the condition being treated. CONDITION.

What temperature should Provera be stored at?

Provera should be stored at room temperature (between 68 degrees and 77 degrees F).

Why does my uterus bleed?

Abnormal uterine bleeding, such as from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), due to hormonal imbalance and not associated with conditions such as fibroid tumors or uterine cancer. Endometrial hyperplasia (overgrowth of the uterine lining) after menopause, which can increase the risk of uterine cancer.

What is the term for the overgrowth of the uterine lining after menopause?

Endometrial hyperplasia (overgrowth of the uterine lining) after menopause, which can increase the risk of uterine cancer

What hormones are used in pelvic exam?

As part of the diagnosis and treatment process, your doctor will likely perform a pelvic exam and may order numerous tests, including tests for levels of hormones including: Progesterone. Estrogens (estradiol, estriol, and estrone) 6. Follicle-stimulating hormone (which stimulates the growth of eggs in the ovary)

Can you take estrogen if you have never taken it?

If you've never taken estrogens, your doctor may prescribe it first for certain conditions. If you don't tolerate estrogen or they're not effective enough, you may be switched to Provera or have Provera added to your estrogen regimen.

How long does it take for Provera to work?

In this test, 10 mg of Provera is often given over 7-10 days and bleeding is expected within 2 weeks after the last pill.

What if you don't bleed after hormonal treatment?

For women who do not bleed after the combined hormonal regimen, the next step is either hysterosalpingography or hysteroscopy.

What causes no vaginal bleeding after a blood test?

If there is no vaginal bleeding after this test, then there could be one of three conditions: A low estrogen level, usually a hypothalamic-pituitary failure. Outflow tract obstruction: Scarring in the uterus or cervix. There are several ways to find out what's going on and the next step is to do an FSH blood test.

Why does my FSH bleed after estrogen?

If bleeding with a normal FSH occurs after estrogen/progesterone, then the amenorrhea is likely due to low estrogen. Some medications as well as extremes of weight loss, stress, or exercise can cause this type of secondary amenorrhea. A baseline CT (or MRI) could easily rule this out.

How long does it take for Provera to work?

When prescribed for women trying to get pregnant, Provera is usually given for 10 days. After that time a woman can expect bleeding from two to 10 days later. "This regimen is often used for women who are trying to conceive, to initiate an artificial period so that the fertility drug Clomid (clomiphene citrate) can be started. Clomid is started on day three, four or five of a menstrual cycle and helps ensure ovulation," says Dr. Hakakha.

What is Provera acetate?

April 03, 2011. woman holding pregnancy test. Provera is a prescription drug containing medroxyprogesterone acetate, a type of synthetic progesterone. Progesterone is one of the hormones that controls the menstrual cycle and ovulation, the monthly release of an egg from the ovaries. Progesterone also helps to prepare the womb lining ...

When to start Clomid?

Clomid is started on day three, four or five of a menstrual cycle and helps ensure ovulation," says Dr. Hakakha. Provera does help regulate the menstrual cycle, but it can also interfere with ovulation, says Dr. Hakakha.

What is the condition where the uterus grows outside the womb?

These disorders include irregular or abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea (lack of periods), excessive bleeding and endometriosis, a condition in which cells that normally line the uterus grow outside the womb or in other parts of the body.

Can you take Provera while pregnant?

Not only can Provera interfere with ovulation, it is also not recommended for use during pregnancy. "Provera is a type of progesterone that is used to stop menstrual bleeding and when the drug is stopped, it causes withdrawal bleeding," says Daniel Roshan, M.D., a board-certified obstetrician and assistant professor at the New York University School of Medicine, who specializes in high-risk fetal medicine. "There is no use for it in pregnancy; however, other kinds of progesterone are used to support and maintain the pregnancy."

Does Provera stimulate ovulation?

Find all the answers to your questions about Provera and ovulation, whether you're taking Provera and thinking about pregnancy, or your doctor suggests Provera to stimulate ovulation. Provera is a prescription drug containing med roxyprogesterone acetate, a type of synthetic progesterone. Progesterone is one of the hormones ...

Can you take Provera as a substitute for birth control?

Although Provera may affect ovulation and impair fertility, you are not advised to take Provera as a substitute for some other form of contraception because it does not prevent the release of an egg (ovulation). As Dr. Hakakha points out, Provera can prevent ovulation and thin the uterine lining, making it more difficult for an embryo to implant. "It is not, however, a form of birth control," she adds. Ask your doctor which type of contraception you should use while taking Provera; to avoid any drug interactions, consider a non-hormonal method.

How long does it take for Provera to stop?

You used the ten days of Provera to stop a month long, heavy flow. As you have read above (in the other posts), Provera can be used to stop a prolonged flow as most long, heavy flows are caused by missed ovulations. No ovulations means no progesterone produced by the ovaries.

What is the purpose of progesterone in ovulation?

Normally an ovulation will trigger progesterone production which stabilizes the lining (wa iting for a conception to occur).

What does it mean when you have no ovulations?

No ovulations means no progesterone produced by the ovaries. Your flow stopped after the Provera pills; then you have not had one since. You are not currently using any birth control pills---hope i am tracking you correctly. If all this is correct, your current lack of flows probably reflects more missed ovulations.

What hormones increase after ovulation?

In a normal cycle, progesterone production increases following ovulation and release of an egg.. Progesterone "stabilizes" the uterine lining in preparation for a possible implantation of a new pregnancy. If you are not pregnant that month the levels of estrogen and progesterone fall, triggering the release of the uterine lining—your period.

What happens if you don't ovulate?

So, if you do not ovulate, the estrogen build up of the lining continues, but without the usual ovulation associated progesterone. Thus, the hormone levels don't decline, and the lining stays up inside the uterus—your missed period. Alternatively, the built up lining can begin to shed on its own creating erratic bleeding patterns which are usually "too-light" or super heavy and prolonged.

How long does it take for flow to come after Provera?

Deal chelsied:The are a couple of explanations for your current lack of flow: 1. Generally we tell women, "Expect a flow within 72 hours of taking the last Provera pill.". However, a "Provera withdrawal bleed" can take up to a week to arrive after the last pill. In this instance your flow may arrive later than it did before.

Does Provera help with bleeding?

If one gets a built up lining over several months, it can begin to shed spontaneously under it own weight. These bleeds are often prolonged and very heavy. In this instance Provera pills work to consolidate and stabilize the lining. The prolonged bleeding should stop until after the last pill is taken. Then one usually has an orderly bleed which stops within a normal time frame.

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