There are 596 ratings for the drug: PROVERA in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for provera: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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3	DUB due to thick endometrial lining	No side effects until my thyroid began to function better due to a nearly ten percent weight loss. Suddenly, I experienced diarrhea, stomach cramps, gas, bloating, extreme nausea, headaches, insomnia, rashes, dizziness, extreme fatigue, weakness, excessive sweating and nervousness.	The medication did its job and stopped my DUB. However, the side effects kind of erase the benefits. Provera facilitates thyroid hormone function. If one has a problem with their thyroid then they will have problems with taking Provera especially if they have hyperthyroidism or thyroid disease which is not properly regulated. I could not stay on the 60mg per day dose. It caused many symptoms which worsened and accumulated over time. The dose was changed to 40mg per day and soon I started having symptoms with that. I took 30mg for several months and suddenly had a bout of horrible diarrhea, gas, extreme nausea, and stomach cramps. I thought it was a stomach virus. But soon I discovered that it was caused by Provera. Now I cannot take any because of extreme nausea, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. The symptoms of overmedication with thyroid medicine are similar to the side effects of Provera. These include headaches, nervousness, increased appetite, increased sweating, nausea, insomnia, rashes, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, bloating, gas, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. Other symptoms which are not similar include chest pain, atrial fibrillation, heat intolerance, palpitations, weight loss, and shortness of breath.	F	56	5 months		2/3/2010 Email
3	(PCOS)- pre-clomed for Ovulation	I'm on the third month...Horrible sleep-night sweats and VIVID nightmares. Extreme acne (worse than puberty) and hungry ALL the time.	Also dealing with bloating and constipation (sorry to be so graffic). I thought it was from the clomed, but it's gotten worse this third month on the provera.	F	29	3 months		1/25/2010
4	Extremely heavy bleeding	Incredible fatigue--so tired I could nap all day and still sleep at night. Huge increase in appetite--hungry almost all the time--and especially crave sweets. The huge appetite and craving sweets is NOT at all typical for me.	I'm on day 5 and the bleeding is essentially gone. I couldn't have continued with such heavy bleeding, so the med was necessary, but I hope I don't have to take it again--I don't like the side effects, especially being so exhausted.	F	51	5 days		1/20/2010
4	missed periods/ start clomid cycles	I had extreme vertigo,hot flashes,head ache,bloating,dry mouth,anxiety,moodiness,insomnia,lil breast tenderness,brown discharge for 3 days them bleeding starts,lots cramping.	i have been taking it to regulate a menses every month, im trying to get pregnant, i need it to to complete my cycles of clomid..	F	31	5 months		1/16/2010
4	To induce a period	Sleepiness, increased appetite, slight mood swings, low libido (I want nothing to do with hubby while taking).	I am on my second round of Provera, 20 mg for 14 days. The first med I took was Prometrium, 200 mg for 10 days, and that did not work. My doc then prescribed Provera (which is much cheaper than Prometrium) 20 mg for 14 days. Five days later I had a very light period for 5 days and started Clomid 50 mg CD 5-9. I did not ovulate. I started the second round of Provera at CD 35, so I hope it will work again so I can increase my Clomid and hopefully ovulate!	F	27	14 days		1/15/2010 Email
4	anovulation	I always felt as if I "felt great!" BUT--I feel even BETTER!!!! taking Provera, doing the 10 day dosage. NO CRAMPS! NO "PMS" I feel content--more happy--more "womanly"		F	43	10 days		1/14/2010 Email
3	I had a D& C	Moodiness, irritation have been bleeding since I started the medicine back in June 2009 and today is January 6, 2010 Dr. says that Im very large in the lower body. D & C was unsuccessful because of too much body fat. Im not bleeding alot basically spotting. but wear a pad everyday for the past five and half months is not funny. Stress on love life has caused my relation to breakup, stress on the job hostile environment	So to comment about Provera I'm not feeling the the goal that my dorctored prescribe to me when I put on the medication back in July 2009 taking in for 21 days and then stop. My menstrual has never stopped since the D&C. I'm very stressed mentally and physically. I go to work and go home and go to sleep before this I was a normal person, I used to go and party two -three days a week have not partied since July 2009 Don't have the desire to do no hobbies I used to do. HELP!!!!!	F	43	5 months		1/6/2010 Email
4	Polycystic Ovary Syndrome	The only side effects I experienced were restlessness and being constantly hungry. I really wanted to munch all the time...lol.	This medication worked exactly like it was supposed to. I was told my period would begin anytime 3-7 days after finishing the medication and it arrived right on schedule on day 3...so far so good. :)	F	29	10 days		12/30/2009
2	endometriosis adhesion pain	heart racing (only since I am on Provera), nausea, headaches, low mood, easily offended, nightmares, feeling out of sorts.	(Ireland) Side effects are severe especially when you consider this is not a life threatening illness. I have given it a fair try but will come off it now. I do not take the decision lightly as the only other alternative is removal of ovaries and hysterectomy though no guarantee of pain loss. I came off Provera for a month and the side effects disappeared, pain got bad so I went back on it. Today I stopped taking it forever. I have tried all other medication for severe Endometriosis, my doctor says. Sigh	F	36	13 months		12/30/2009 Email
3	skipped period	bloating, hungry, severe cramping, heavy period with large clots, mood swings, mad at everyone and everything, sad and feel like crying, hard to exercise as much as i normally do	have always had regular periods, only a few days late or early sometimes, skipped period in november for the first time, started in december on time but only had light brown spotting for over a week (usually 3 days) went to gyno, put me on provera, 1 pill 10 days a month for 3 months, still had spottin while taking, today is day 13, today have had extremely heavy period and large clots, changing pad and taking showers constantly, terrible cramping! hope it doesnt last long! keeps me up all night trying to stay clean!	F	22	10 days		12/28/2009
5	TO START MY CYCLE	CRAMPS,BLOATING	I STARED TAKING PROVERA ON THE 17 OF THIS MONTH THIS IS MY 7TH DAY ON IT I HAD STOPPED TAKING IT CAUSE I STOPPED GOING TO THE DOC BUT THIS WAS ABOUT A YR AGO I STARTED TAKING IT AGAIN BUT MY CASE IS KIND OF WEIRD IF SOMEONE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM GIVE ME ADVISE I WAS ALMOST 19 YRS OLD WHEN EVERYTHING HAPPENED I STARTED TAKING BC PILLS TO GET A REGULAR CYCLE BIG MISTAKE CAUSE I WAS ACTUALLY TRYING TO GET PREGNANT BUT THEY GAVE ME BC DONT KNOW WHY AND I MISSED MY LAST DOSE OF THE PILLS AND ON 8/25/06 ON THAT SAME DAY I GOT A BIG CRAMP AND IT STOPPED THE NEXT DAY WOKE UP TO WITH A VAGINAL BLEEDING AND THIS LASTED ABOUT 1WK IT WAS VERY HEAVY VERY PAINFUL PLUS I HAD SEVERE BLOOD CLOTHS AND BECAME ANEMIC THEN IT STOP AND EVER SINCE THEN I HAVE NOT GOTTEN MY PERIOD SO ON 2007 I STARED PROVERA AND GOT MY AF AGAIN AROUND THE 4TH DAY I TOOK IT ABOUT 3 MONTHS WHICH IN THAT TIME MY AF GOT NORMAL BUT SINCE I STOPPED GOING TO THE DOCTOR I COULDN'T GET IT AGAIN UNTIL THIS YR ON 12/17/09 I GOT PROVERA AGAIN AND IM NOW ON MY 7TH DAY AND NOTHING IT'S BEEN ALMOST 4YRS THAT ME AND MY HUSBAND HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONCEIVE A CHILD BUT NOTHING IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO ASK MY DOCTOR TO GIVE ME CLOMID AFTER I GET A NORMAL CYCLE WE WANT TO BE PARENTS SO BADLY BEEN TRYING FOR 4YRS ??	F	23	7 days		12/23/2009 Email
4	Induce period	Began taking provera on 8th December, 10milligrams for 10 days, period began 3 days after stopping the medication. I've had the most painful/heavy period in my life, acne like nobodies business and im HORRIBLE to everyone due to mood swings! Im not trying to scare people but just be aware that it can be bad.		F	21	10 days		12/22/2009
3	to induce period	The first couple of days I experienced extreme dizziness. My face broke out around day two & seems to be getting worse. By day 5, Iam a basket case! Extremely moody & very angry. I have also been crying alot & am extremely anxious. I have had some cramping, but not unbearable...just bloated & uncomfortable mainly.		F	28	10 days		12/21/2009 Email
4	To start Clomid	A little bit of cramping	I've had a pretty regular period, every once in a while I would skip a month. Last month I took Clomid 50mg and it didn't work, my period did not come this month so my doctor prescribed Provera. I barely took my first pill yesterday & I'm already spotting.	F	23	2 days		12/17/2009
2	to start Chlomid	Bloating, slight depression	I took 10mg for 10 days and it is now day 18 and I have yet to get my period. Is this normal? If so, not sure what i should do	F	31	10 days		12/15/2009
3	To start Clomid	Very tender and swollen breasts, painful at times. Very emotional-Sad/depressed. Acne-which I never get- appeared immediately but might be stress related too. Did not get period until almost 14+ days after last pill was taken, dizziness and light-headed/vertigo.	Was taking provera for PCOS, so I can start Clomid. Have been trying for almost 2 years for a child with my husband.	F	29	7 days		12/10/2009
4	induce cycle to take Clomid	None and on day three.		F	28	5 days		12/9/2009
2	Induce period	Hunger,Mood swings, everyone made me mad. Crying probably every single emotion in a couple of hours && VERY VERYY HEAVY BLEEDING. That was the WORST. loe enery and also couldn't concentrate in school.	I felt like i was bleeding my guts out. Went to the bathroom every 30m to change pad. I took 10mg for 10 days but skipped the last 3 because i forgott to take it 2 days and i got my period so i just stoped since I had already started.	F	16	10 days		12/9/2009 Email
2	induce cycle to take Clomid	mild headaches, mood swings	This is my second round of Provera (10 days/10mg). The first round did not make my cycle begin. After reading the other posts, it seems like this is an unusual occurence. I contacted my doctor and went into his office to get blood tests done to make sure my levels were fine. Everything turned out OK so I'm on my second round. I hope it works this time so that I will be able to begin taking Clomid. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for over a year.	F	29	2 months		12/3/2009
3	Irregular periods for 5 months	Missed period March-June, then 5 months of sporadic bleeding. Took for 10 days, then 7th day after that began period. Extreme irritability, lots of crying for no reason. It is the heaviest period I have ever had, with the worst cramps. Blood is bright red and extremely heavy- going through huge overnight pads every 2 hours. Extreme fatigue. Have call into doctor now to question amount of bleeding. On the plus side, I feel much less bloated in my stomach area- like I've lost a lot of weight or something.		F	34	10 days		12/2/2009 Email
3	PCOS/Induce period for Clomid	BLOATING!!!! Wow. I'm on Day 4 of this drug and looking at me from the side you would think I was 3 months preggers. Very uncomfortable. Other than that having a hard time focusing and mildly depressed.		F	27	7 days		12/1/2009 Email
1	Hemmoraging due to adenomyosis	Extremely tired, depression, want to cry, nervousness, irritable, achy calves	Been put on Provera for 14 days. My periods are regular, it was given to me to stop hemmoraging. It did slow it down, but I think it would have even without the medicine. I see the doctor tomorrow (at 8 days.) I'm telling him how I feel, and I want to stop this drug.	F	36	7 days		11/29/2009
5	No period 5 months	The only side effect i had was increase hunger I was alwayes wanting to eat. I was trying to loose weight but my weight stayed the same.	i TOOK it because i didnt have a period for 5 months and i took it for seven days the they say 5 days after stopping it you period will come and that is exactly what happened and my period then lasted for a week. But now i have other promblems. But as far as taking it to get you period it worked good.	F	18	7 days		11/26/2009 Email
1	reduce spotting between periods	Took Provera for 10 days. Period started 4 days later, and has lasted for 14 days - and counting. Have been laying in bed bleeding A LOT for the past 4 days. Back to doctor twice to try to slow down heavy bleeding. Nothing is working. Getting weaker and weaker. Will not do this again!		F	48	19 days		11/26/2009
4	To stop bleeding/shed uterus lining	Frequent urination, intense craving for CHEESE, increased energy, dizziness after drinking caffeine (had to stop coffee habit), insomnia for the first round and increased sleepiness for the second round, some breast soreness and bloatiness, low-grade headache, and mild leg cramps first couple of days taking drug, which taking frequent walks alleviated.	Rx: once daily for 14 days, then 14 days off the pill for a total of three months. I didn't experience any weight gain; in fact, I think I lost some weight because I had so much nervous energy and couldn't keep still. I also watched what I ate because I did not want to gain weight, so that might have helped. I have never had GERD on a continuous basis, but I think the Provera gave me acid reflux. I caught the stomach flu right before I was supposed to finish my last round, so I can't really pinpoint for certain if Provera is totally responsible for my sour stomach. In spite of all of these side effects, the drug did stop the bleeding; my body must have needed the progesterone. I will update my review in a month or so to see if it in fact has stopped it for good.	F	39	2 months		11/18/2009
3	Extremely heavy, irregular periods	Breast fullness (not a bad thing) and tenderness.	Doc has prescribed this medicine for me to take for 30 days. I'm currently on day 8 without major side effects, but am wondering what will happen later.	F	45	8 days		11/16/2009
2	Thickened uterine lining	Very angry, depressed, like horrible PMS. Intense sugar cravings.	Took 10 mg for 10 days. Waited for lining to shed and nothing happened. Put back on med 10 mg 2 x day for 7 days. Stopped two days ago and still nothing. I'm trying to avoid a D & C.	F	51	17 days		11/14/2009
4	complex endometrial hyperplasia	mild cramps like period is coming. it has been day 12 but no bleeding nor mood swings. perhaps feeling a little hotter than usual.	very thankful that i don't have bad side effects so far. hope that it will stay that way for the entire 3 months (1 tds/10mg)	F	32	12 days		11/10/2009
2	no period for four months	very bloated.. mood swings.	still no period. was prescriped for 10 days. im on day 11. spotting but still no period. still very bloated. was bloated before..	F	28			11/9/2009
3	no per. for 4 mon. thnxz to depo	Well I had: bloating, extreme hunger, memory loss, dizzy, constipated, tired, insomnia, vivid dreams, kinda pissy, gas, and Hot flashes and a temp. some days I had none at all	Worked kinda good stopped it and the next day I started to bleed normal now it's barely there sooo Yeah I dont think it's going to last	F	16	10 days		11/7/2009 Email
3	To stop my excessive bleeding	Breasts were tender. One day during the 10-day dosage, I was extremely hungry. Only one day that I can remember this happening to me.	My gyno prescribed this to me for 6 months. I'm supposed to take the 10-day pill at the beginning of each month. If my excessive bleeding does not stop, he will recommend inserting the Mirena. I was on B/C pills for 16 years and my periods were on time and normal. Once I got off them - what a nightmare! It's been a year and I've had nothing but problems with my periods. I bleed so much that sometimes, I feel I need to go to the hospital for a blood transfusion. My first day on my period is ok but 2nd and 3rd are extremely heavy. So heavy that I need to change tampon and pad every 30 minutes. I just started taking Provera last month, and my period this month was extremely heavy. But, I will give it 6 months to see what it does.	F	48	10 days		11/5/2009 Email
4	To induce period/PCOS	none	I started provera 10mg for 10 day on oct 17 and finished oct 26, on oct 30 I started my period and I am 3 days into my period. My only complaint is that my period is 4 times heavier than it used to be although my Endocrinologist did forewarn me due to the fact that I have not had a period in 5 months and the cysts from the PCOS I would have a heavy period cos the lining of my uterus will need to shed all the accumulated cysts. I have bought 3 different types of pads and I change every 2 hrs..... that is how heavy it is.	F	27	10 days		11/2/2009
5	endometriosis	None	I feel fantastic! After a year of constant pain I was pain free in 3 days. I take 10mg 3 times a day and have more energy than ever. I was warned about weight gain and did initailly gain some weight which I now have under control. Was it a side effect or just an excuse to eat more? Feel so good that the consultant advised me to continue on this rather than go for a hysterectomy. great relief>	F	49	10 months		11/1/2009 Email
2	to induce period	hot flashes, mood swings, acne, weight gain, bloating, swollen breasts	I was prescribed 1 tablet for 10 days . My understanding was I was supposed to get my period after completing the 10 days of taking provera. The fifth day from when I began to take the provera I got my period. I continued to take the medicine until gone like the prescription said to. It's been about 2.5 weeks since I stopped taking provera and I have not gotten my period.	F	28	10 days		10/30/2009
4	Induce period to take clomid	I took Provera for ten days, didn't see a period until 9 days after I was finished taking Provera. I then had one day of red bleeding, followed by nine days of brown discharge and some discomfort and insomnia, followed by four more days of heavy bleeding, then one more day of light discharge. It ended up being pretty drawn out, but I hadn't had a period in three months, so it helped! I am now awaiting my next period so that I can take Clomid and attempt to conceive!		F	26	10 days		10/27/2009 Email
1	To induce a period	Depression, anxiety	Took 10 mg daily for five days. Felt fine while taking the drug, but since have felt extremely depressed and anxious. I've since read that it's contraindicated for anyone with a history of depression. It's meant to induce a period within five to seven days, but it's eight days on, and I've had no period, only very, very faint spotting three days after finishing my prescription. Physically have experienced no ill effects apart from some mild bloating.	F	34	5 days		10/19/2009
5	Restart my cycle	Mild headaches.	After coming off the BC pill I hadn't had a cycle in six weeks. I spotted from time to time but no real flow. My doctor prescribed Provera and I started my cycle five days after beginning this medication and it is flowing like a river.	F	42	4 days		10/17/2009
5	to bring on my period	Mostly none, in the begining I got more energy and at the end of the 10 days I felt alittle bloated	I didnt get my period till one week after stoping, so hang in there.	F	31	10 days		10/13/2009
3	PCOS	increased appetite (cravings for sweets, chocolates and red meat), easily fatigued, cramps, headaches, acne, mood swings (paranoid and easily angered)	I've been taking this the first 10 days of every other month and it seems like every month my side effects get worst. It works because it actually brings my cycle but also makes it very hard to lose weight and keep a sane state of mind during the school year.	F	20	6 months		10/7/2009 Email
4	to stop bleeding	vaginal dryness, hungry constantly	it had its intended result and feel better overall	F	26	10 days		10/6/2009
4	PCOS, ttc	Mild cramping, moody, hot flashes	5 weeks after a ruptured tube, i had not started. my gyn put me on metformin and provera to start my cyle so i could take clomid. im on day 4 after taking the meds and still no monthly visitor...	F	27			9/17/2009
2	To bring on late period	Nothing really. I felt a bit hungrier than usual.	This didn't work as it was supposed to. It is now 14 days after the last pill and my period never got started. Clearly it works for most people, however, so my response is atypical.	F	39	7 days		9/16/2009
5	induce my menstrual cycle. TTC	night sweats, increse in appetite, bloated, moody!!!	the best advise i have is to PLEASE TAKE AT NIGHT BEFORE BED!! it helps you sleep and you wont have any of the side effects.	F	29	10 days		9/10/2009
3	PCOS	none while on the med, but extreme neusea around the time to be taken, extreme spike in appitite (my stomach was NEVER full!!!), my oily skin got oilier while other parts got ecessively dry, major mood swings (ie depression, anger, worry), got sick while in sunlight (i have to wear a jacket in the summer!), swelling, bloating, tenderness in breasts.	i take 10 mg for 5 days every other month... i have to continue it due to high risk hemmorage	F	17			9/8/2009
2	To induce a period.	Increased appetite, mild cramps	I stopped using birth control pills, and never regained my period. After about 60 days without a period, my doctor put me on Provera for 12 days. About 3 days after the last pill, I had mild spotting for another 3 days, but no real period. I'm now pushing day 90, and am scheduled for an ultrasound tomorrow. There is no chance I'm pregnant. I'm almost 38 years old, and have never had any issues like this. I took birth control pills for 16 years, started a normal period immediately, and got pregnant 6 weeks later. I resumed birth control pills when my daughter was about 5 months old, took them for a little over a year, and am now my body won't cooperate.	F	37	12 days		9/8/2009 Email
1	to restart my period	Mood swings,cramps, increase in appetite, most of the time i was feeling depressed	It has been 14 days after i took the last pill and since then i have only spotted for 3 days nothing to talk about. Had cramps and haven't had a period yet.	F	36	5 days		9/5/2009
4	endometrial hyperplasia	Not too bad. I have been tired but like others very anemic. I did have 2 REALLY bad crabby days!! OUt of control but got over it.	Very heavy & clotting for 22 days. RX 10mg for 21 days. 3x week/2x week etc. On day 14 & my period stopped 2 days into taking rx which was nice! Break through started abt day 7. (just old & gross/here & there)We will see how next cycle goes & then suppose to take this 15 days monthly for 2 months & re-biopsy. I might add I held off on taking this when 1st prescribed due to reviews but glad I finally took.	F	43	14 days		9/1/2009
4	to help with irregular bleeding	none so far lets hoper it stay that way	I was given provera to take for th first ten days of each month the bleeding ended. Now 3 days after taking the last pill for the month my cylce is starting again i'm hoping that its my cycle and not that crazy spotting again.If this meds do not help they can have my ovaries my ob told me that when you have irregular bleeding like that you are not shedding your lining well I hope this med work reading all of you guys stories is kind of making me not want to take provera.	F	29	1 months		8/20/2009
1	To start my period.	Increased fatigue, heavy bleeding with large clots, moody.	My OB/GYN started me on a 5 day run of Provera, last year (2008) to jump start my period, as I thought I was going to have the Minera inserted in me. Since my doctor only inserts the Minera while women are menstruating, I was so late that they finally started the Provera. I wish I never used that drug b/c I have NOT BEEN THE SAME SINCE last year! My periods are still very heavy and all messed up, only from taking Provera for 5 days! I suggest to anyone who is thinking about taking Provera to really think about it, and possibly let mother nature do the job instead of a chemical!	F	45	5 days		8/17/2009
3	amenorrhea of 2 years	extreme moodiness + severe cramps	gyno gave me 10 days of 10mgs of provera, i started my period as soon as it ended. glad as i was that my period was induced, it's already day 20 of my period. that's 3 weeks worth of my blood coming out. i've been on a bc pill for 2 weeks, trying to stop it but it hasn't really worked except stopped the horrible cramps.	F	21	10 days		8/9/2009
3	to control heavy menstural cycle	emotionally depressed, feeling angry and insomnia	not until now that i'm on the 5days break i've noticed why i'm having constant moodswings, feeling really lonely and pushing away all my loved once by just bn angry and wanting to be left alone..i am very outgoing person and now i'm quite worried.supposed to start round 2 next week but bit concerbed now!	F	25	21 days		8/7/2009
3	Lack of menstration	Didn't seem to have any side effects. If anything I may have only noticed slightly less hunger than normal, which was a blessing!	I took 10mg of Provera for 10 days. It has been 12 days since I finished the 10 day course and I still have had no period. I have noticed some unpleasant mood swings in the last few days, so perhaps I may have my period soon. Other than that nothing.	F	34	10 days		8/7/2009
4	PCOS	bloated feeling, always hungry, really bad mood swings	My husband and I have been wanting to get pregnant for the past 6 years, so far no go, due to the PCOS and not having my period for the past 7 years. The side effects are worth it if you are trying to get pregnant! I am on the 10mg for 10 days and praying to start my period so we can move forward with the steps in getting pregnant	F	26	9 days		8/6/2009 Email
3	menses last 10-17 days, heavy	I am on day 4 of taking 14 days of 10mg, my breast are sooo sore. I can barely stand clothing on them. Wondering if this is normal.	I am 41 years old doctor gave to me as a chemical D&C, he says it works on 50% of women, I hope I am that 50%. If not they can take my uterus cause these 10-17 days of heavy bleeding and clots is crazy.	F	41	4 days		8/3/2009 Email
3	excess bleeding	itching and rash		F	51	2 days		8/2/2009
3	Lack of period / PCOS	Extreme moodiness. I would become so angry and cried over everything, even when I knew it was just the Provera. I had some bad cramping for the past week, but that might just be me (back when I still had my AF).	I was prescribed 10mg for 14 days because I hadn't had my AF for 1.5 years. It started on the 10th day of ingesting Provera, and today is the 8th day of AF. It was really heavy for the past 6 days but it's "medium" right now. I'm on day 5 of a bc pill but my AF is still pretty consistent.	F	21	14 days		8/1/2009
3	missed period for 3 months	moodiness, angriness	got into a crazy fight with my parents..dont know if the drug induced it but i look back at it and i dont see how i could have just done that myself	F	20	10 days		7/26/2009
1	Lack of periods	Outrageous mood swings, extreme fatigue, excessive bleeding both in volume and length.	This was the worst experience I've ever had with a medication. The mood swings were VERY violent and so was I! I really felt the urge to truly punch people. At one point, my anger would build so strong that my vision would blur for a split second. The bleeding was very heavy, going through a super plus tampon and pad within 3 hours. I'm on day 13 of this right now and it's hell on earth. I've missed a week of work because of the side effects. Time to ask the doctor if there is another solution out there for me because this isn't it for sure!	F	28	8 days		7/21/2009
4	Only had 4 periods a year	Swelling in my feet..really bad. Blurred vision and hot flashes. Maybe a little moody.	I have taken 2 months worth 10mg for 10 days. I have had very light periods. No cramping a slight headache. My libido is better and I have more energy then I have had in a long time. I am pretty over weight and have lost a few pounds. I have been walking everyday with my increased energy and honestly I feel alot better except for the swollen feet. Would like to know if anyone else has had swollen feet and if I should be concerned about it.	F	41	2 months		7/20/2009 Email
3	absent period	first round- no noticeable side effects, second round- extreme mood swings, nausea, headaches...	I dont remember anything the first month i took it, other than mild cramping, but then the second round has been completely different. I am a pharmacist, so i was aware there are possible side effects, but this was unreal. Happy to crying in a minute...i would also get really angry for no reason...needless to say i never finished my second round...	F	27	10 days		7/17/2009
4	PCOS	None, actually.	10 mg for 10 days due to thickened lining from not having a period in 5 months. Spotting started day after I stopped Provera. HEAVY bleeding for 3 days (so far - going though a pad AND tampon every 1.5 hours)), but it's just doing what it's suppose to. Quite a bit of cramping and lower back pain. I'm suppose to repeat every 3 months if I do not get a period. Perhaps next time the bleeding won't be as heavy.	F	29	10 days		7/16/2009 Email
5	PCOS (to start a cycle)	The first time I took Provera I didn't have any side effects besides mood swings. This time, however, I am not having any mood swings but am experiencing sleeplessness and really annoying restless arms!	I am taking Provera to kick start a menstrual cycle so that I can start fertility medication.	F	28	2 months		7/15/2009
1	Irregular metrual period	increase appetite, and lower stomach pain	I took provera 5mg	F	25	7 days		7/12/2009
3	Loss of period- 3 months	Crying, being teary all the time, depression, fatigue and physical and emotional sensitivity. My breasts are also swollen and I have random bouts of cramps.		F	27	10 days		7/6/2009
4	Endometrial Cancer	appetite increase, fatigue ( & insomnia), vivid dreams, loss of libido, muscle aches(thighs/calves).	Haven't seen a lot of comments about the higher dosage, so I thought I would add mine. I was prescribed 200mg for 10 days on/20 days off for 3 months. Did not start AF until day 18 after I stopped taking the med (yesterday). Dr said, "just keep taking it whether you have one or not". Cramps are high, flow is light (very bright colored), minimal clots (had very minimal flow while taking the med as well). Have been on higher dose progestins for over a year. Best way to control appetite is to become extremely regimented (eat food at the same time every day in same amounts); cut out sugars, processed foods, wheat, dairy and fake sugars. My Dr said, "be prepared to gain 25-50 pounds". I did. Once I regimented my eating, I lost the weight I gained(albeit very slowly). The cravings DO go away if you improve your diet (lean towards lower carb and omit high allergy foods). Good luck! :)	F	37	10 days		7/2/2009
5	complex endometrial hyperplaysia	Wind and a little constipation.	I've never felt better in my life! All of the symptoms I was experiencing due to the CEH have alleviated. I'm full of energy, positive, clear skin, libido return, no headaches. I'm very lucky. I hope that it remains this way for the full 6 month treatment.	F	39	10 days		6/27/2009
4	PCOS, heavy continuous cycle +clots	I am on this now for day 5. Yesterday I started feeling dizzy and hard to focus on anything other than how weird I was feeling. I did have spotting until day 3 and now...YEAH nothing now. The spotting could have been from the biopsy that I unexpectedly received at my last DR appt. :o( My doctor feels that I am having such heavy bleeding that doesn't stop due to my PCOS that I have previously been diagnosed. I too have had some very vivid and weird dreams at night. Did have cramping day 1-2, have subsided.	Can't wait for my next appointment, hopefully I won't have to take this monthly, although the DR prescribed for 6 months of refills. She said maybe I'll be on birth control such as Mirena or something else. That sucks because I have had my tubes tied in order to not have to take such birth control. But, I will take birth control over surgery any day! Good luck to all of you and god bless.	F	34	5 days		6/27/2009
3		IVE JUST STARTED THE PILL TODAY BECAUSE I WAS ON DEPO PREVERA THE BIRTH CONTROL AND MY PERIOD WENT ON FOR 3MONTHS. SO THEY GAVE ME PRVERA TO STOP IT SO CAN SOME ONE TELL ME IF IT WILL STOP YOUR PERIOD		F	18	1 days		6/25/2009 Email
3	multiple uterine polyps	Before taking Provera I suffered depression, feelings of anxiety, mood swings, no appetite and constant nausea. So far I have noticed little change in my periods but I am so much happier, less depressed and actually have an appetite which means that for the first time in years I can enjoy food without feeling sick and full after 1 mouthfull.	I have to go back for a scan in september to see whether it has helped with the polyps. I also suffer from underactive thyroid gland and my meds are obviously not taking care of everything as it would seem that my body needs the extra hormone that taking provera provides.	F	45	2 months		6/21/2009
3	no period for three years	Ok, I got 10mg for 10 days. For about 5 days I felt FINE,had light spotting, and normal appetite and energy, by the 6th day I was mildly nasuaus, and started bleeding lightly on the 9th day. Heavy bleeding started after about 2 days off it, but still not the flood we had hoped for. Also BAD BAD CRAMPS. It has been 14 days since I stopped, and Im still bleeding, and having BAD BAD cramps (10mg lorcet, and 4 advil help, but do not completely erase the pain) I go into the dr in two days for tests to see if the thickened lining is gone.	If this works, it was all worth it, if not, it kinda sucked. Definitely not fun, but its worth a try over a D&C any day.	F	30	10 days		6/19/2009 Email
3	endometrial hyperplasia	mood swings,head ache,dizziness,bloating,weight gain, lack of energy, loss of concentration, lack of sleep, and abdominal cramps	have been taking provera 10 mg BID, to stop my bleeding but still experience spotting once in a while and ometimes brown discharge.	F	30	17 days		6/18/2009 Email
5	irregular period/ starting clomid	Acne, ooo and gas but I don't know if that was me hehehe!!!	I love it...If I need to take it I will. I haven't had a period like this for a year so I was happy to see AF... 50mg for five days... Three days later AF...	F	24	5 days		6/17/2009
5	hyperplasia	weight loss, normal moods	A couple of years ago I wrote a comment after my DnC to remove hyperplasia with atypia. I was surprised to see that the comments people were leaving said that they gained weight, had mood swings, and felt tired. I had the opposite effect. Last Feb. my doctor took me off Provera. I had severe mood swings, was very tired, and in spite of going to the gym 3-5 days a week, I gained 20 lbs. Apparently, my body needs Provera. I am now back on it. I started it again 4 days ago and have already lost a pound and I FEEL NORMAL! I truly believe that if you are having adverse side effects, talk to your doctor. You could be on the wrong dosage or medication altogether. Good luck and don't let the plethora of negative comments scare you.	F	31	2 years		6/12/2009 Email
3	Irregular Periods - Cyst on Ovaries	I had every side effect known! This drug is AWFUL to be on. My boyfriend I thought was going to break up with me becuae I was such a "You Know What" luckily he is extremely understanding. I had cramps, MAJOR mood swings, migraine, chills, fever of 102 for 3 DAYS! Awful neck pain, hungry all the time but only for cheese and sweets (I swear all i have eaten the past 9 days are cheese curds, cheese pizza, and oreos), extremely bloated, boobs are "full" and painful, and my skin is very very dry but on my face it is oily and starting to breakout. I have not had my period in 4 months and now have a cyst the size of an apple on my right ovary, hopefully this works!		F	26	10 days		6/10/2009
2	complex endometrial hyperplasia	HUGE increase in appetite. This is day 5 and I noticed the appetite after the first dose. Other than that, I have no other symptoms. I've been working out much more to help with all the food I'm eating.	Any advice for counteracting the increased appetite with this medication? I have to take for 12 days this month and continue for two more months before getting another biopsy.	F	36	5 days		6/9/2009 Email
5	Irregular Periods	Fatigue during first two days of taking medicine	Began taking Provera in order to "jump start" my body into having a period so I could begin taking birth control pills for the first time. I took one pill each day for 10 days. I started my period on the 11th day.	F	24	10 days		6/2/2009
3	Multiple periods	While taking Provera, I had a huge appetite, I craved for sweets and fish, headaches, chills, fever, mood swings, constipation, gas, pain in legs, cramps,passed very small blood clots,tenderness in breasts, soreness under arm pit, and NO SEXUAL DESIRES.		F	36	10 days		5/24/2009
3	Very very embarrassing heavy flow	Extensive lower stamach or uterus pains,spotting on my panty liners,skin irritation on the viginal lips, itching when passing urine and headaches	I'm on my day 8 with this provera and my gynea wants me to take it for 3 months and this is my first month. I just hope it's going to help me.	F	30	8 days		5/17/2009
3	PCOS no period 2 months	fatigue, moodiness, lower back pain, bloating	I'm on day 6 of a 10 day cycle and so far the side effects have not been too bad. I have trouble sleeping and find that I am tired during the day. I am also much more irritable than normal but that could also be the lack of sleep! And I am BLOATED! I look pregnant! Hopefully this all goes away when I get my period :(	F	30	6 days		5/13/2009
2	missed period after having tubes ti	extremely tired, sore and achy all over	I was supposed to take 10mg for 10 days. I took it for 8 days and stopped. I couldn't handle it. So far no period.	F	29	8 days		5/11/2009
3	Ovaria Cysts ,spotting	slight tenderness with nipples	My Gyno put me on provera because i was spotting for five weeks straight , i also have a cyst on my left ovary this is day 4 i have been taking provera and so far the spotting has eased up but have to take them for 21 days in total so hoping for some relief i need to get back to my sex life	F	28	4 days		5/8/2009
4	Induce Cycle (Missed 2 Yrs)	Incredible cramps, fatigue, bloating	Had taken approximately 4-regimes of Provera over the past few months to induce my cycle, with little to no results. Some spotting, lots of menstrual symptoms, but no cycle. Saw a new GYN who did an in-office biopsy of my cervex and discovered that my cervex was completely closed (not sure why). She dialated my cervex and I began a crazy-mad cycle that same day. I shed the lining that had built over the 2 years and had another cycle 5 days after that one ended. Not sure what happens from here, but wanted to share this in case someone else has the same issue.	F	45	28 days		4/27/2009
3	Prolonged Bleeding	Cramps! Not unbearable, but constant and uncomfortable. Also have achey thighs and a mild headache.	Am 40 years old and up until last year have always had normal, regular periods. Last year they began getting heavier and heavier. Last period was January. No period in February or March. Then started in April and have been bleeding for 18 days now. Doctor prescribed Provera 10 mg for 10 days. I am on day 3. Bleeding acts like it is going to stop by getting really light, but then it seems to start back up over night. Wasn't having the cramping until I started the provera. Not sure which is worse to deal with, the bleeding or the cramping. Going to the doctor May 4 for an exam! Ready to get this over with!	F	40	3 days		4/24/2009
1	Prolonged bleeding	Extreme fatigue, moodiness, depression, vivid dreams - not scary, just weird, severe cramping and increased flow	10 mg for 10 days. On my 8th day and I'm worse off than before my Rx. Did not stop my bleeding at all - actually made it worse increasing from light to moderate. Still passing clots and have severe cramping. Taking 800 mg Motrin every 8 hours and still have pain. Fatigue is the worst - I could nap all day and still sleep 10 hours at night.	F	36	8 days		4/23/2009
5	my period would not stop completely	i'm a little tired and get mild headaches after my 10 days of pills. ( 10 mg for 10 days)	i will be 35 next month and have taken this drug for 2 years now. it has helped me where nothing else has. i count 14 days from the day i start my period then i take provera for 10, then within 3-10 days later i have another period. i have never had a regular period--not even with birth control pills. i now experience "break-through" bleeding maybe 3 times a year. (that's good for me). i have recently started taking a vitamin/energy packet for women from GNC. this has been a help with the low energy levels. provera has helped me a lot. i wish other older women in my family could have taken this before their so-called periods ended. ( i come from a "infertile family". my brother and i are both fertility babies). i would encourage women to at least speak with their dr. about taking this if they have problems. i'm truly greatful to have this drug available to me. as far as weight gain - i quit smoking the same time i started this drug. i have gained 15-20 pounds but it's hard to say if it's from provera or kicking the smokers habit. hope this helps. best of luck to whom ever reads this.	F	35	2 years		4/22/2009 Email
3	excessive and long term bleeding	Fatigue, but could be from the loss of iron from such long term bleeding; mood swings, irritable, not much of an appetite, but when I did feel like eating, all I wanted was junk food; some lower back pain; instensive cramping	I started taking Provera 10mg/day for 10 days in Oct. 08 to stop 8 weeks of bleeding, getting heavier each week. The bleeding did not stop, so she added 10 days of Agystin and the bleeding stopped within a few days. When I was supposed to take the medicine in Nov., I had just started my period, so waited until Dec. to do the 10-day regimen again. I did fine, and also in Jan. 09. Then I skipped my period in Feb. and started again on Mar 18th. Have not stopped yet! I called my gyn 2 weeks ago and she put me back on Provera for 7 days, but bleeding did not stop and is getting heavier, similar to one of the other women who wrote in, massive clots, super+ tampons and pads every 3 hours and being afraid to move without squishing out clots. I called last week and she added Agystin again. I've been taking that for a week, but still bleeding. Going in to see her again. She had said if this didn't work, would need to do an oblation of the uterus. That may be the next step.	F	51	7 months		4/22/2009
3	induce period to take Clomid	Not many while on it... Now 2 days into period, very moody and tired. Also, certain foods are just nauseating to me. If I didn't know better, I'd think I was pregnant!	It did work - I started my period within 3 days of finishing up the pills. It is weird that the side effects are happening after I've finished taking it. I hope it's worth it!	F	29	7 days		4/20/2009
1	Prolonged bleeding	Extremely Tired all the time, Just want to sleep but cant get to sleep...bloated, and very depressed, on the verge of crying all the time, anxious,bloated, moody, spotting.	Sure it stopped the bleeding, but I have never been so depressed for no reason before, apathetic,this is not me, as I am a upbeat kinda person who doesnt want to spend her whole weekends (becasue I work fulltime) sleeping.	F	37	14 days		4/17/2009 Email
3	amenorrhea	tired while taking Provera, slight depression and irritability afterwards waiting for menstrual cycle to start	I took 10mg for 10 days and it has been 8 days since I finished and my cycle has not started yet. I felt fine taking the medication but am now a little depression with some irritability so am anxious for my cycle to start so hopefully these symptoms will go away. My MD said it could take 5-7 days for my cycle to start. Since I am on day 8, I am curious if it isn't going to work and if so, will I have to do another 10 days of Provera?	F	34	10 days		4/16/2009 Email
3	no period for 2 months	Had some cramping but I usually do get cramping when my normal period starts.	Did not have a period for 2 months. Was given 10mg of Provera a day for 5 days. My period started 4 days after I finished the Provera but I am still on my period. Have been on my period for about 10-11 days now.	F	26	5 days		4/14/2009 Email
2	thin lining of uterus	sleeplessness, bad cramping-had to sleep with heating pad on stomach and back, bloating, overall just felt not myself	Was taking this to keep lining of my uterus thin as I was scheduled to have d & c and other surgery in 3 month; I had had some very bad periods that last quite long, sounded like a good idea but not for me, I would have rather dealt with the long period.	F	46	14 days		4/10/2009
5	yes	no side effects	period started about 4 day s after I finished the medicine	F	38	10 days		4/9/2009
3	To induce period after taking clom.	Moody, extremely tired, sore, gas/bloating, increased appetite, and slight depression.	After taking the medication for 10 days I received my period four days later. It was a light period and lasted for 7 days, now I have been spotting for the last 6 days...I feel that my body is confused and doesn't know how to respond.	F	28	1 months		4/2/2009
4	To stop heavy bleeding	achiness in legs; tired and depressed (although could be my job), puffiness in legs and ankles.		F	53	40 days		3/31/2009
1	Secondary Amenorrhea	Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, loss of appetite, weight loss, nervousness, loss of self-esteem, difficulty concentrating	I have been on Provera for four months. After my last dose I had a traumatizing panic attack and have subsequently been anxious and nervous non-stop for no reason. I feel depressed and hopeless and can't concentrate. All of the anxiety has caused me to lose my appetite and a considerable amount of weight. I don't feel like myself and don't feel like I'm ever going to be the same again because the panic, anxiety and depression have taken a major blow to my confidence. I would strongly advise against this medication for anyone with a tendency towards anxiety and/or depression.	F	26	4 months		3/27/2009
3	induce period to start clomid	extremely tired all the time, VERY moody, nausea, indigestion, weight gain, cramping	TTC for 1 1/2 yrs. I was on 50 of clomid for three months, the first month my LH surge came on day 16 and did IUI, didn't work. The next two cycles no surge so I am now on provera to get AF to start 150 of clomid. I am so tired and really hope this drug works, can't imagine the cramps when I do get AF as I am getting intermittent cramps now which are pretty bad.	F	30	9 days		3/25/2009 Email
2	Stope heavy bleeding	With in an hour i got a massive headache and have really bad cramps. Im moody and exhausted and rather run down.	I started take it because my husband and i wanted to start to conceive. I had the murina IUD and my cervix grew around it. they had tro surgically remove it and for 12 days i we bleeding with clots heavily. I would soil a pad every other hour or so. BC of this i have anemia now and have to take iron suplements. this is supposed to help stop the bleeding. 2 days into it and i have 3 left, still the same.	F	26			3/25/2009 Email
4	induce a period for clomid 50mg	once i took it before bedtime i was out like a light all night, moodiness,cramps,other than that not much	i was on 10mg for 10 days and next to no side effects, took my last pill one day ago, still no AF but were hoping soon and then its on to clomid 50mg, wish us baby dust!oh,and weve been trying for 2 years	F	19	10 days		3/24/2009 Email
3	Haven't had a period about 3 years	not able to sleep real bad headaches and very bad cramps very very heavy flow	I am 35 years old and I've never felt a menstral cramp that hurt that bad, I started my cycle after taking the last pill of 14 day supply i started my cycle on March 16 and I am still on March 24 and it is flooding really bad will it ever stop	F	35	14 days		3/24/2009 Email
3	missing period	huge increase in appetite, had shortness of breath and dizziness second day but not any time since then. intense pains in my uterus-pulling pains. nausea	i didnt have my period for 5 months, then i finally got it-but only for 2 days and barely nothing and then haven't had it since then making it about 4 months i havent had it already. always had regular period before. provera, for me, cause extreme pains in my uterus-especially the 2nd day when i wasn't expecting it. i never felt such pain before, by body was on fire and sweating. i took tylenol and eventually went away, never have i felt such pain before. i take tylenol now when ever i feel the pains coming on. im on my 6th day and 4 more days to go, hopefully my period will come back!	F	16	6 days		3/17/2009

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