| 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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| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 1 | to delay my period for a week | all of them.I'm in hell.nausea,headaches,extremaly rupid pulse,can't swallow,cramping,back pains and lower stomach pains,skin irritation and all this almost from day one... | I was trying to delay my period and took this medicine by my own.almost from the beginning I started with terrible headaches,fever and hot/cold flashes,on my second day I've got really bad feeling in my chest and unbelievable heart beatings,I felt like I'm going to die and went to ER with 145 pulse in rest,on the third day I've got in adition to all I mentioned crumps and back pains,panic attacks,chest pain,rupid pulse like I'm chocking,chills,flashes,fever and headaches.I'm done with this curse.never ever no matter what I won't take it again.I'm really glad I'm still alive.whoever invented this drug should try it by himself. | F | 33 | 5 days | 3/13/2009 | 4 | irregular period | avg of 5 months between periods. perescribed 10mg for 7 days. On the first day of taking the pill i had mild cramps. No side effects after that. | worked like a charm. period came 4 days after last period, and was suprisingly lighter than my normal period. | F | 19 | 7 days | 3/9/2009 | 3 | No period for a year; possible PCOS | Severe bloating that comes and goes, enormous appetite, some cramping, blurry vision, tiredness | I took the shot two days ago, and after reading others peoples comments saying that it did not make their period come, I'm worried if mine will come. The side effects at this point are not too severe. | F | 23 | 2 days | 2/25/2009 | 1 | delayed period for 1 month | Insomia,food starving,tiredness | Please if your just 1 or 2 months delayed and your not pregnant pleae dont use provera..Its really bad med.I already have my period and Im almost 13 days now that I dont take the provera but i still have the side effects.I so tired and sleepy buy my head dont want to sleep.I feel now im bloating.Still I can feel lower abdomen aching.. | M | 10 days | 2/25/2009 | 2 | no period for nearly 3 months | I take one pill (10mg) once a day before bed ( 11pm ). Unfortunately I do not sleep for a while after. I've got constant nausea, I"m achey, I feel like I could vomit at any moment. I'm only on day 2 and felt side affects nearly immediately. | I was told I would start my cycle anytime in the next 2 weeks. I'm hoping I will not need to take this medication again, it's making me feel horrible! | F | 21 | 10 days | 2/24/2009 | 1 | 1 month misperiod | Insomia,food starving,really bad headache,loose weight | Doctor prescribed me provera 10 mg for 10 days.I taking the 8 pills and my period come.But I dont really recommend this medicine.Now I have my period and its 10 days of my period now and its doesnt stop I still back pain,lower abdomen aching.My life is so dull.If I just know that this will happen to me I dont really take that medicine.Yes it will help about your delayed period but its really ruin your life so bad. | M | 26 | 10 days | 2/19/2009 | 4 | to induce a period to take Clomid | While taking provera for 5 days, I didn’t notice much side effects. In fact, I only had a bit of trouble sleeping, but nothing else. | (following my first comment on 2/4/2009) I finally had my period today, 15 days after my last pill of Provera. Thank God! It has been the most painful weeks of my life because of the depressive mood it got me into. I never cried that much for no reason. I am usually a happy and optimistic girl and being this sad and dark was very hard for myself. Thankfully, it is for the best and it is now the past. In 5 days, I’ll start Clomid. :) | F | 26 | 5 days | 2/11/2009 | 2 | missed period for 1 month | headache,starving and dizziness | I was taking a pregnancy test but all the result is negative.So doctor prescribed me 10mg of Provera and im on the 4th pills but still I dont have my period.I dont know when my period comes.Hope my period come sooner.Im worrying about this now. | F | 26 | 10 days | 2/7/2009 | 1 | pms headaches | panic attacks, anxiety, depression, agoraphobia,hair loss, complete loss of labido, scarey thoughts, exhausted all the time, sore and weak muscles, numbness in hands and fingers,complete loss of self confidence!!!!! | NEVER TAKE THIS DRUG. IT CAN RUIN YOUR LIFE! IT HAS MINE AND IT HAS BEEN 16+ MONTHS I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING THIS. ALL I HAD WAS 2 SHOTS AND THAT WAS IT. I WAS FINE AND FUN BEFORE NOW I HAVE NO LIFE!! | F | 39 | 6 months | 2/5/2009 | 3 | to induce a period to take Clomid | While taking provera for 5 days, I didn’t notice much side effects. In fact, I only had a bit of trouble sleeping, but nothing else. | I have had irregular period since I stopped taking the pill in October 2007. My last period was from December 22nd, 2008 to January 11th, 2009. It’s been a week today that I finished my 20 mg a day (for 5 days) of Provera and I feel bloated, my belly is extremely heavy, my breasts are hypersensible and painful. Oh, and I am suffering a mega PMS and still, no period started yet. Nothing, not even a bit of spotting. I am still waiting for that period to begin so I can take Clomid. I’ll keep you posted. | F | 26 | 5 days | 2/4/2009 | 3 | Missed period 6 months | Extremely tired. By the time I get home, my eyes are burning from me forcing them open (to stay awake). Cramps, just like menstrual cramps, without the bleeding. Breast tenderness and swelling. Can't exercise. Tried jogging, felt like someone was beating the hell out of my boobs. Reduced appetite. Have to force myself to eat (hey, at least one plus). I also have hot/cold flashes and had a fever for 2 days. | Only 3 more days to go, so I'll just stick it out. | F | 22 | 10 days | 2/3/2009 | 4 | Lack of period for 5 months | Gas and bloating, fatigue, mild sleep problems with really wierd dreams, and some bowel problems | I was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 18 or 19 and was just recently diagnosed with polycystic ovaries. My doctor prescribed me provera to start my period so that I could start birth control to regulate my periods and to regulate my hormone levels. I just started my period today (4 days after the last pill). I have the worst cramps ever, but am not really bleeding heavily. It's hard to tell though if the cramps are from the provera or not. I've always had really bad cramps, but usually I have heavy bleeding when I'm cramping like that. I'm nervous about how long my period is going to last. I've read a bunch of horror stories!!! Overall, the drug has helped me start my period which is a relief. I really didn't have horrible side effects. Just a few that made me feel blah. Now, as long as my period doesn't last forever and I don't start bleeding to death I'll be good:) Does anyone else have a lot of experience with Provera or with PCOS? I could use some helpful words of wisdom:) | F | 22 | 10 days | 2/2/2009 | 4 | induce period, 4 mos without one | none so far. the pharmacist told me to only take it with food because it would definitely make me sick. i quit taking birth control in september and have not had a period since. never had a problem with irregular periods before, so the doc said this should help get me started. only taking it for 5 days, am on my 3rd day | F | 25 | 5 days | 2/2/2009 | 2 | I had a D&C in November | This is day 9 after taking the generic brand of prevora and i haven't had a period. I am very worried. Have anyone has this experience? | F | 26 | 5 days | 2/1/2009 | 3 | no period for 3months | mood swings, severe nausea, burning during urination & frequent urination | i was put on provera before starting birth control... really want to stop taking it due to the extreme nausea ive experienced. but will continue taking it to see final outcome. hope things get better... | F | 20 | 10 days | 1/31/2009 | 4 | PCOS | HORRIBLE MOODINESS,DEPRESSION,DID NOT WANT TO BE BOTHERED WITH ANYONE. | I HAVE TAKEN PROVERA FOR YEARS NOW AND YES IT HELPS START MY PERIODS, BUT THE SIDE EFFECTS ARE CRAZY. MY OTHER OPTIONS WAS TO START BC PILLS TO REGULATE MY PERIODS BUT I COULDN'T TAKE THAT DUE TO SIDE EFFECTS AS WELL I WAS HAVING MAJOR HEADACHES AND EXTREME HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. | F | 29 | 10 days | 1/28/2009 | 4 | Heavy bleeding | Not much side effect except slight spotting. This is VERY IMPORTANT. I read that some people have their hearth pounding in their chess. This is a sign of anemia as your hearth try to compensate for your low blood level of oxygen. It is very important to go see your doctor to correct this anemia as it will only get worse. I went to the hospital after heavy bleeding because my hearth started to beat very strong and fast after a slightest effort. I could feel it pound in my chess and ears. My anemia was at level 7, and the doctors decided to give me intravenious iron instead of a blood transfusion due to the high risk of a blood transfusion. Now I take 3 iron pilss (900mg) per day and it should take 2 to 3 months to go back to normal. Provera pill (10mg) has stopped my heavy bleeding and so that now I can recover from anemia. I think it is important to first know your level of natural hormones in order to know if Provera is right for you. In my case, I wish I could take it each | For now I am taking it to stop heavy bleeding from a uterine fibrom and it has work so far. I am getting better because my anemia is slowly going away so no more palpitations and hearth pounding in my chess and ear. I have no mood swing or anything bad on this pill. I am hoping that this medication will prevent me from having hysterectomy, which I really don't want since I am so close to menopause and after menopause most fibrom shrink anyway. | F | 49 | 2 months | 1/27/2009 | 4 | induce period ttc | gas bloating and mood swings | i took provera for 10 days. about 3 days after my last dose i started my period. TERRIBLE CRAMPING AND HEAVY BLEEDING!!! i called in to work 2 days in a row! nothing takes my cramps away! tylonol 3...advil...motrin...HELP! is this normal and how long im i going to bleed? i bled allover my bed...my pajamas! ugh! i take like 3 showers a day. but im so excited that i finally have a period after 5 months. overall it's done it's job :) | F | 28 | 10 days | 1/24/2009 | 3 | withdrawal bleed to start clomid | I never really noticed to many side affects had a little trouble sleeping,little moody but nothing out of the ordinary. | finished tablet 5 a day ago now so waiting for period tummy feels a little heavy, bloated but overal after reading the horror stories about the side affects i felt pretty good im hoping now that the clomid is the same lol u cant drive urself mad by thinking because u didnt get many side affects does this mean it never worked for me ?? but time will tell its all a waiting game, anyone else due to start clomid ? | F | 31 | 5 days | 1/22/2009 | 4 | no cycle after DNC | slight headache on day 9 and my breast lactated. Anyone else experience that? | I took provera after not having a cycle following my dnc in November. I've taken provera twice before to enduce a cylce and both times my period started on the day I took my last dose (day10). But it didn't happen like that this time, I finished on Saturday, and no cycle. So I'm gonna see if my cycle starts over the next week. Anyone else experience lactating? | F | 24 | 10 days | 1/19/2009 | 3 | to control heavy prolonged bleeding | very tired, slight dizzy spells, breakthrough bleeding within an hour if I miss a dose (taking 3 times a day to stop the bleeding) breast tenderness and some cramping | I was taking this for a couple of months last year prior to having a d+c to remove the lining of my womb for biopsy and also to try to thin down the lining to make the bleeding less profuse. After the op I didn't need to take it again until last month for similar problems (had 8 months of normal periods) I have same symptoms again but am having a mirena coil fitted in an effort to stop the bleeding. I would prefer not to take this medicine but ended up with a blood count of 8 last year which was more debilitating than the side effects I have at the moment | F | 48 | 30 days | 1/16/2009 | 4 | i have PCOS | Very tired,little moody,hot flashes | This is my 4th month on provera. 10mg a day for 10 days | F | 31 | 4 months | 1/15/2009 | 3 | start menses after 2 months, ttc | swelling in hands and feet, night sweats and sleeplesness. | I've just started to spot, bright red 4 days after stopping med. Hoping for good cycle to continue our ttc journey! | F | 28 | 10 days | 1/14/2009 | 5 | Stop Bleeding/ Regulate Period | I have been extremely tired, and have been experiencing major mood swings. Also slightly stronger cramps in my ovaries. And an increase in appetite. | I have PCOS and have been bleeding for 3+ months straight. My doc prescribed 10mg of Provera for 10 days and I am on day 3 and my period has already stopped. I have had minimal side-effects. Nothing that I can not handle. I am following the provera with birth control to regulate my period on a monthly basis. So far I am very pleased with the results and it has seemed to do its job! | F | 26 | 4 days | 1/12/2009 |
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