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| 5 | After coming off depo | Forgetfulness, diahorrea, fatigue, back pain. | | F | 23 | 2 days
5 mg 1X D | | 7/15/2010
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3 | 4 months without a period | | Period started approx 4 days after my last dose of Provera. It started off very lightly, but has come on fully now, 3 days after starting. Im having terrible period pains though, which I never had before. | F | 23 |
10 1X D | | 7/15/2010
History | 5 | To Induce Period | The first day was the worst. I felt sick to my stomach and had the runs for most of the day. After that the only side effect I really had was restlessness at night and a little gassy. | My period was MIA for 2 months. The doctor perscibed me Provera so I could start on Chlomid. After reading the reviews before taking this I was terrified. I'm glad I still took it though. The side effects I experienced weren't half as bad as some of these people discribed. I think the trick for me was taking it at night.
It took 8 days for my period to come after my last pill, but it's not any different than my usual ones. I'm really happy with the way this pill worked and would take it again if I had to. (I'm hoping I wont have to though!) | F | 28 | 7 days
10 mg 1X D | | 7/14/2010
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| 3 | start menstration | bloated,fatuige,hungry | 3 later days and still haven't started | F | 28 | 10 days
10mg 1X D | | 7/13/2010
| 1 | PCOS- NO period in 5 years | lower back pains, stomach pains, frequent urination, diarrhea, sleeping ALL day(missed class 3x), bloating, headaches, HOT FLASHES, mood swings, and irritation | I started taking Provera, because I haven't had a period in 5 years, I'm 21, recently married, and trying to conceive. I had the worse experience. My doctor give me the provera to start my period been off of it now for 21 days and still NO period. She asked me if I wanted to do another round and I said no because the HOT FLASHES, HEADACHES, AND SLEEPING pattern was unbearable! | F | 21 | 10 days
10MG 1X D | | 7/13/2010
| 3 | to start my period | bloating, weight gain( possibly from bloating), sore/ swelling breasts, lots of cramping, lots of gas | I took provera 3 months ago to start my period so I could start clomid to get pregnant. The first time around it worked great got my period 5 days into taking it. I had no luck with the first round of clomid and my period hadn't returned for 2 months so my Dr. put me on provera again. This time around I've taken it for all ten days and nothing! I've got the cramping, sore breasts, fatigue, and gasiness that comes with a period but nothing yet. As for the medicine it's self the side effects are not that bad, I'd recommend it for someone that needed it. | F | 25 | 10 days
10mg 1X D | | 7/12/2010
| 1 | irregular cycle | bloated abdomen, fluid retention, swollen/hard/sore breasts, fatigue, cystic acne breakout | My doctor prescribed Provera because my cycle was irregular for a 12 months period of time. During the 7 days I took Provera, my abdomen became progressively bloated, I retained A LOT of fluid, and my breasts swelled and became hard/sore beyond belief. I started my period 3 days after taking the last dose. The period lasted a full week, and was full of clots. I had a cystic acne breakout on my face and had to get steriod shots in the cysts to get them to clear, plus take 10 days of antibiotics. I am in my 3rd week post Provera, and I continue to have a somewhat bloated abdomen, mild fluid retention, and swollen/sore breasts. I really wish that I had not taken Provera and opted for another option to kick-start my cycle. I am a very physically fit person and generally never feel sick, but I have not felt well for about 1 month now because of Provera and it's side effects. | F | 42 | 7 days
5 MG 1X D | | 7/8/2010
| 4 | to start my period | First period, I had heavy bleeding that led to sever fatigue. Now I mostly deal with EXTREME hotflashes at night and some irritability. | | F | 16 | 10 days
5mg 1X D | | 7/7/2010
| 4 | to induce period | lower back pain, stomach pain, frequent urination, diarrhea, problmes sleeping at night, wanting to sleep in day, bloating, headaches | its only day 6, im still waiting to start though. | F | 15 | 10 days
10 MG 1X D | | 7/1/2010
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| 3 | induce shedding of linning. | Hot flashes, dizziness, headaches, mood swings. | this is my second time taking provera. the first time it worked too well i bled so much i ended up having a bood transfusion.i was trying to concieve and i ended up getting pregnant but lost the baby. i had not taken it in two years. i am now taking and i am on day four of the pill. i must say that i was skeptical about that but i dont want to have a D&C because i am trying to concieve. | F | 28 | 10 days
10 MG 1X D | | 6/28/2010
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| 3 | period regulation | severe hip pain, bloating,hungry | it worked well to start a period after no period for 4 months. Would take again but not my favorite drug of choice. | F | 28 | 10 days
10 mg 1X D | | 6/26/2010
| 3 | induce a period | mood swing, craving, gas( maybe because im stressing out too much), weight gain and dizziness | I missed my period for 2 mnths now and im getting really paranoid. I did some tests and it all came out negative, not to mention also that I'm very irregular. I went to my Dr. and he prescribed me Provera to be taken for 10days. I started last June 15 and took my last pill June 24. its been two days now but still no sign of my period. I really hope that this med will work on me, it would be nice to have my period back. | F | 20 | 10 days
10mg 1X D | | 6/26/2010
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| 4 | To start menstruation | severe cramping, bloating, gas. Some nausea and diarrhea the first 3 days of taking it. | I had not had my period for 3 months and my Dr put me on this to start. I had severe cramping to the point where i had to miss work and i slept a lot. I just felt really sick for 8 out of the 10 days i was taking it. FINALLY i started my period a day and a half after finishing my last pill. (At least i hope its my full blown period!) | F | 21 | 10 days
10 1X D | | 6/25/2010
| 4 | PCOS - No Menstruation | Fatigue, anger, depression, hunger | I call this pill the PMS Pill - it definitely induces PMS like symptoms, and whenever I've had to be on it I tend to get really grumpy really quickly. Last time I had my period on the 5th day after the pill was done. I'm now on day day 5 and nothing yet - here's hoping it comes soon! | F | 30 | 10 days
10 mg 1X D | | 6/23/2010
| 3 | To start period after depo shot | Only 2nd day very tired dizziness diarhea bearable | Got off depo shot for bc in April mid June still no period. Had bad cramping back back pain breast hurt very bad felt like rocks on them then started lactating not pregnant and still no red. no sex drive at all depression starting to set in. Took generic for 2 days now and most off these symptoms have gone away. Breast r still little tender but I feel much better. I am dizzy oily skin starting to break out forgetfulness lazy but sex drive Is back. Bad mood swings but better than before So far I recommend will post more comments and how it goes. | F | 29 | 10 days
10mg 1X D | | 6/20/2010
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| 4 | endometriosis | Diarrhoea, breakthrough bleeding | I am very sensitive to drugs and was surprised at the low side effects on Provera - I had no weight gain or changes to my moods. Not sure yet whether it has helped stopped the regrowth of endometriosis after surgery however. | F | 44 | 90 days
10mg 3X D | | 6/19/2010
| 3 | absent period - starting clomid | Moodiness and cramps | I was prescribed Provera in order to get a period so that I could start taking Clomid. My period started literally 36 hrs after stopping the drug. On CD 5 I started taking Clomid so we can get pregnant. I'm currently on day 8 of my flow and even though it has slowed down quite a bit I am still bleeding raspberry color. I still have to wear a pad and I'm wondering how much longer this is going to last. Can't have intercourse if I'm still bleeding!
Before taking provera I was without a real period for 2 years! | F | 28 | 10 days
10 mg 1X D | | 6/19/2010
| 4 | To induce a period | I didn't have any side effects | People have such horrible comments! I ALWAYS have issues with medication, but this I was completley fine with! I had no side effects and actually felt better! :) Beware of comments....they almost made me change my mind about taking it! | F | 25 | 7 days
10 mg 1X D | | 6/16/2010
| 3 | tryng to concieve | Heavy, Heavy, Bleeding, Mood Swings, Pissed beyond beyond!!!!! And huge clots.... | Bleeding for 6 days and no end in sight! | F | 35 | 15 days
10mg 1X D | | 6/16/2010
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| 4 | PCOS- 9 months with no period | Sleepy during the day, feel like I've had a cup of coffee at night. Stomach upset, especially if I don't eat for a little while. A few hot flashes at night. Grumpy-not getting grumpy about nothing, but the things that normally irritate me make me insane now. | This is my second time taking Provera. This time feels just like last time. Last time my period was extremely heavy, like others have said every 1/2 hour to hour my pad would need to be changed, and a lot of clotting. Can't complain too much though because for a while my periods were normal and I was actually able to lose a ton a weight with my hormones actually behaving for a change. Hopefully it all goes the same this time! Trying to get my cycle regular so next spring my husband and I can start trying for a baby. | F | 25 | 10 days
10 MG 1X D | | 6/6/2010
| 3 | complex hyperplasia with atypia | depression, spotting, bleeding, night sweats, trouble concentrating, forgetfulness, itchy arms, cramps, extremely tired | The first three weeks were the worst. It got better, but I am still having problems with depression. I am on day 50; I don't know if it has worked yet. | F | 32 | 90 days
10 mg 2X D | | 6/5/2010
| 5 | PCOS, TTC | Very little side effects; some insomnia, mild cramping on day of period | Period came 3 days after last pill. | F | 29 | 10 days
1X D | | 6/3/2010
| 4 | Induce period | First month-Tired, acne and extremely heavy period, Second month- period came on its own, Thrid month-over the top mood swings, ance, very tired, light period. | | F | 28 | 5 days
10mg 2X D | | 6/3/2010
| 3 | induce a period | Brown spotting for 12 days and still no real period! Not pregnant either. | I have taken Provera for two cycles. I first time had my period 3 days after taking my last pill. This time, I begin brown spotting 3 days after my last pill. That was 12 days ago and still brown spotting and no real period! I talked to my doctor yesterday and found out I completely missed the window of when I was suppose to begin Clomid. This constant brown spotting apparently is my period???? I wish I would have known that. How come I see pregnant women walking around everywhere? | F | 34 | 10 days
10 MG 1X D | | 6/3/2010
| 3 | No Period after D&C | Lower abdominal cramps while peeing around day 5 and feeling very sleepy | I had a miscarriege and a D&C in the last week of Feb .No period after that .Dr prescribed me Provera10mg to use 1 a day for 10days to induce period and asked me to take Clomid on day5 of my period .He told me that I would get period within 2 weeks after completing the last pill .I took my last pill on May29 .Its been 4 days and no period yet .I never thought I would wait for the period this eagarly.DH and I have been TTC for 1 year now.I will update once my period starts. | F | 28 | 10 days
10MG 1X D | | 6/2/2010
| 3 | induce mestruation | horrible stomach issues | This is my 4th day on the provera pill. So far, I can't leave the toilet. I have horrible gas pains and have to work around all plans due to the extreme circumstances. I can only imagine what my period is going to be like. :( | F | 21 | 10 days
1X D | | 6/2/2010
| 2 | PCOS, to jumpstart my cycle | HEAVY HEAVY period I bled through everything I wore changed clothes 4-5 times a day. Had to change out my pads & tampons (yes I used both at once & still bled through)every 30 minutes or so. I have been bleeding for 10 days now & there is no end in sight. Painful cramps, my knees were sore during the first few days of bleeding. Headaches daily, depressed severely for about a week after taking, irritable moods. | | F | 28 | 10 days
50mg 1X D | | 6/2/2010
| 3 | induce my period | sudden breakout of acne, always hungry, tired during the day, cant fall asleep at night and racing heart | | F | 22 | 10 days
10 mg 1X D | | 5/29/2010
| 4 | irregular bleeding/endometriosis | Insomnia at first, headaches almost daily, mild abdominal cramping, spotting, mild acne | I am taking Provera to stop my periods which have started to last 15 + days. I feel better that I am no bleeding all the time and in pain, so far the side effects are worth it | F | 29 | 30 days
10 MG 2X D | | 5/28/2010
| 3 | PCOS | Im so tired. Since taking it im constantly tired. Fell asleep twice already with a plate of food on my lap. 7Days of feeling depressed, severe headaches, lack of concentration and nausea. And the cramps are getting worse since day 3. Thank God its my last day today. Now waiting for my red robot. | I guess the side effects are worth it. Especially this time next year i hope to be expecting my first litte one. | F | 31 |
10 3X D | | 5/26/2010
| 3 | AvoidingD&c , thickened endometri | slight moods, irritated easily , slight back pain, bloated , but it's bearable | can anyone tell me when the period comes , after the last pill or during the medication , i soon be finishing the pills so scared , hope this work. i'm avoiding D&c since i still don't have a baby | F | 38 | 12 days
10 10X D | | 5/26/2010
| 4 | TTC /irregular period | PAINFUL&FREQUENT urination, MOOD swings,cramps,bloating,food cravings,insomnia,looooow libido | Today is my 10th day of taking Provera. On day 5 I had incredible pain when trying to pee as well as spotting. I was in the bathroom every 10 minutes because I thought i had to go!! I called my dr who said to continue taking for the full 10 days. The spotting did stop but the painful/frequent urination is continuing. I didn't really read anyone else experiencing this side effect, guess i am just lucky. My poor husband has been screamed at more in this last week than I think in our five years of marriage. I seem to have calmed down some but those first days were ridiculous. Hopefully he will for give me and we can make this baby already!!! | F | 26 | 10 days
10 mg 1X D | | 5/25/2010
| 5 | Irregular periods; TTC | Whoa... it finally kicked in. Lots of cramps & back ache & a little more emotional, but nothing out of the ordinary for PMS. It's a heavy period, which I expected after reading the other entries. Next up, tube check! | | M | 37 | 5 days
1X D | | 5/20/2010
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History | 2 | To regulate my cycle | I am bleeding really heavy I had to change my pad every 2 hours. The cramps are very bad to I have to cry my self to sleep. I had to take a week off work and it has been 11 days now and my period is still on. | I think there should be another way to regulate my cycle. I am really young and I would like to have children on day. With this going on I don't know. | F | 30 | 10 days
5 MG 1X D | | 5/20/2010
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| 3 | had no period after taking BC | First month, acne. Second month, acne, cramps, & severe breast tenderness. Third month, acne & swollen ankles... | | F | 29 | 10 days
10X M | | 5/17/2010
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History | 3 | Amenorrhea | Extreme dizziness and nausea; pressure headaches; blurred vision; disorientation and confusion; forgetfulness. Side effects seem to be most intense about 12 hours after each dose. | Four days in and I'm not sure I want to continue! | F | 38 | 14 days
10 mg 1X D | | 5/17/2010
| 3 | Irregular Period due to PCOS | Cramping, moody, heavy period with blood clots, headaches, hot flashes | Starting taking to medication to "clean" the uterus and break down the lining due to not having my periods. Got major cramping and headaches, pretty uncomfortable. After my 5th day on it i decided to stop taking it and now i have such a heavy period that i am changing my pad every 1 hour. I cant sleep through the night because im waking up just to change my pad and if i sleep more then 1 hour and i stand up everything starts running down my leg and my pad is like a diaper. HATE this feeling because i have had to take sick days from work because its embarassing when youre leaking through a tampon AND a pad together! Is anyone else bleeding heavy like this?? Please let me know so i know that its just Provera..... | F | 25 | 10 days
10MG 1X D | | 5/16/2010
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| 4 | Induce period & TTC 2nd child20 | Hot flashes the first night, acne, always hungry, and lethargic during the day. | After 3 months of not having my menstrual period, my doctor prescribed me Provera to jump start my period again since my husband and I were also trying to get pregnant with our second child. This is the first time I have taken Provera and the first night was the worst with the hot flashes. Eventually that went away and I just had to deal with the bad acne and being hungry, which wasn't that bad. My period started after 3 days of taking the last pill and lasted for about 5 days. I'm hoping this medication will help regulate my period again so I can get pregnant. | F | 29 | 10 days
10 mg 1X D | | 5/10/2010
| 3 | PCOS and TTC | Terrible cramping, heavy, heavy period, backache and crazy mood swings | I am on my second round of taking this medicine w/ clomid. While it has worked really well for me... i.e., inducing my period, the side affects are substantial. After taking for seven days, my period usually comes between 2 to 4 days after the last pill. My periods are very, very, very heavy with tremendous cramping and clotting. The cramps and bleeding was so bad I ended up having to take a sick day. The other thing that sort of sneaks up on you are the crazy mood swings and feeling of massive anxiety. While the ends justify the means, this is no drug to take lightly. | F | 34 | 7 days
10 1X D | | 5/10/2010
| 4 | severe endometriosis | Mood swings, intense nightmares, constantly wanting to eat. Heavy depression. Tired.... I am by nature an insomniac but since taking these I sleep a LOT. Out of the 6 months I have been taking it, my period flowed for 4 months from the 2nd to the 5th month. I didn't think it was ever going to stop but it did finally, unless I miss a dose. | Ive eaten almost nothing but pop tarts since I started these pills. I NEED them and will often go without dinner to have them instead. The hubby even knows the "look" I get when I am out and he immediately remedies this. It began immediately when I started the Provera. I chose pop tarts over other sweets because if I was eating worse things like candy bars I would be a moose by now.(I put on a lot of weight fast in the 5th month after having been steady losing since first beginning.) The nightmares leave me tired all the time as they are constant. However... The reasons I began the Provera were pretty bad and some of those pains have have all but stopped. I am presently trying to decide to end the treatment or to continue "indefinitely". I don't think there is any other way to contain the endo as it has spread to other parts of my body out of the ob/gyn field. It doesn't show on any tests and they can't do anything about it even if they could see it. (Doc's often stop wanting to treat you at this point) So I am leaning towards staying on it. I can't say its an easy decision but it does seem to be giving the endo a run for the money... As for the present mood swings, It seems to me I was able to get it under control once my body got used to the Provera. I also switched pharmacies and found the generic brand the "larger" store had was MUCH Much worse on my moods. *cough walmart cough*
If anyone reading this deals with endo on this level and you | F | 39 | 6 months
20 1X D | | 5/5/2010
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| 4 | to induce period | sleepiness, little bit of bloating and cramping | I am on the fourth day of taking the medicine and the side effects have not been bad at all. Hopefully me period will start when I finish taking it. | F | 29 | 5 days
10mg 1X D | | 5/4/2010
| 3 | Missed periods & excess bleeding | Extreme bloating (to where i felt like i was a balloon that could be popped), slight mood effect (not as happy or motivated as normal) and acne was horrible (came on at the 7-8 day and i am not a person who has ever experienced my face breaking out), had horible pain in my lower back and stomach (but i dont know if this is due to the fact that i have never experienced cramps, i have been blessed) | At first i took provera in feb to start my period because i had not had it since october and it worked period came on 7 days after and last for a long time 10days but i figured since i hadnt had one in so long it was fine. Next month i had to see how my body would work. I was a week late and then 1 week of brown show and 1 1/2 weeks of heavy bleeding to where it looked like i was peeing blood and i was so week i had to go to the doctor to get it to stop. So the doctor gave me provera again but this time to stop the bleeding and this time i had to take it for 21 days but after 8 days i started to lightly bleed. i still took it because i have a doctors appointment and my period has to be on because i have to get tests. I stopped taking it last tuesday and my period has been getting progressively heavier since to where i have huge clots coming out today. I dont know if this is from the medication but i will find out on thursday when have my next doctors appointment. All i know is that it makes me bleed so much that i feel week afterwards. so i dont know if i would recommend this medicine to someone who is not good with pain. | F | 27 | 10 days
10 mg 1X D | | 5/3/2010
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| 4 | dysfunctional uterine bleeding | persistent cramping days 5-7, no other side effects...feel great now but the dr told me when I go off it, the cramps may intensify but I will survive. | I have had heavy irregular bleeding. Dr prescribed 14 days on and off for 3 months to thin out uterine wall. The cramping was not fun but he told me if I don't become regular again my chances for endometrial cancer doubles. He also told me partial hysterectomies overtax the ovaries doubling ovarian cancer risk, so Provera is my best option. | F | 46 | 9 days
10mg 1X D | | 5/1/2010
| 3 | stop excessive bleeding | Extremely painful cramps, major bleeding with clots, bouts of depression and anger | Three days after stopping the drug my period grew extremely heavy and constant including large clots. The cramps were insane, and I was taking handfuls of Advil every couple of hours to deal with it.Today is the sixth day since that started and it is slightly better...flow has lessened...I feel a constant light pain but not severe cramps like before. I will update this review when and IF this ever stops. | F | 45 | 10 days
10 1X D | | 4/29/2010
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| 3 | Trying to conceive | I won't have to worry about getting pregnant since my husband won't come near me since I am a RAVING BITCH! Heavy cramping but still no period and its day 13. I can't get along with anyone and everything pisses me off! This better be worth it! | I am really hoping this is all worth it because I can't even stand being around myself I'm so freakin moody! | F | 34 | 12 days
10mg 1X D | | 4/29/2010
| 5 | PCOS Trying to Conceive | Mood Swings! Greasy oily skin. Mild insomnia. | I have two major meltdowns in one day. Went off on my mother sister and cousin over something minor. My husband got a taste of it as well. No pain or cramps. I have taken this before to get hormones on track. I wasnt married then and was not trying to get pregnant. Once on track a few years back I thought that I was good to go without taking the metformin. Seemingly I was having my cycle on my own without metformin. Slowly I started to skip once I got off of Yaz which helped me have a regular cycle. I got married recently and discovered that my cycle are off again due to me not taking the metformin or BC. I was given provera to induce cycle. I am on my 4th day of bleeding. Moderate to heavy cramps. Nothing horible. Looking forward to trying to make this baby. | F | 33 | 10 days
10mg 1X D | | 4/27/2010
| 4 | Irregular period/ TTC | Some mood swings, hot flashes and very sleepy. HEAVY period with cramps 2 days after I stopped taking it for 10 days. | This is my second month taking provera to induce my period. Ive been TTC for 1 year. Today was the last day I took it so Im expecting my period soon. My first period with provera was very heavy but it was 5 days so thats fine with me I used to get my period for a whole month straight. So it did help me a bit. After this dose Im getting an SIS then going to start clomid. The side effects did not affect me that much. Today Im feeling a little depressed and Im having some hot flashes but over all it wasnt that bad. | F | 21 | 10 days
10mg 1X D | | 4/26/2010
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| 3 | Missin Period | On my 7 day and i am have lower stomach pains but this is not good for me i have seen my peroid since oct last year i goin to take the pain... | | F | 31 | 10 days
10mg 1X D | | 4/26/2010
| 5 | trying to concieve | Mild acne, but I always get mild acne when I am about to start a period. Much less pain compared to my last natural period. Last time I took Provera I started my period the day after the last dose. I'm hoping this time works the same way. I will say that I do feel overly sensitive to things I shouldn't feel that sensitive about. Experiencing slight PMS, but its a period, it's to be expected. Also I do have an increased appetite. | Period was relatively light the last time I took it. So far this time around is the same as the last. Taking provera followed by clomid. | F | 24 | 10 days
10mg 1X D | | 4/25/2010
| 2 | heavy bleeding | it has been four days with provera and i have turned into a complete bitch. i hate everyone. | not worth taking | F | 20 | 4 days
10mg 1X D | | 4/23/2010
| 1 | To induce a period | The first day after taking the last pill I started having lower abdominal pain. The pain progressed and by the second night after taking it, the pain turned into a constant sharp pain and now started causing pain in my lower back as well. I was unable to sleep, eat and finally had to be taken to the ER because I could not handle the pain.
They did a blood test, urine test and CAT scan; nothing was wrong. They told me it was most likely caused from taking this medication. I was not taking any other medication at the time. They thought it was kidney stones based on the pains I was having, which hopefully gives you an idea of how painful this is.
It's been 4 days since I took the last pill and I'm STILL having severe pain. Sadly no pain medication is helping. I would NOT take this medication again. It's not worth the pain and suffering that I'm experiencing. | | F | 37 | 7 days
10 MG 1X D | | 4/22/2010
| 3 | Heavy periods | Mood swings, bloating, tired and headache. Felt like major PMS | Took the 10 days, very uncomfortable situation, anyhow, 3 days later received another heavy period ( which my Dr said I would). We're actually waiting till next month, which I'm not suspose to take the provera and see what kind of period I get. I'll write back to see if it jump started my hormones agains for a while | F | 44 | 10 days
10mg 1X D | | 4/20/2010
| 2 | Trying to Conceive | Mood swings, blurred vision. Slight cramping and bloating 5 days after finishing the dosage my doctor prescribed. | I am on Provera because I have not had a period since November of 2009 and I am trying to conceive. The doctor put me on Provera for 10 days, once a day. I stopped taking it on April 15th (my tenth day. It is now 5 days after finishing my dosage and I feel slight cramping and I also feel bloated. I did experience the mood swings and acne as described on this page. I am just hoping that I get a period soon so that I can begin Clomid cycle. My husband and I are praying to have a child. | F | 34 | 10 days
10 MG 1X D | | 4/20/2010
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| 1 | irregular periods | after about 6 hours of taking this medication I started vomiting uncontrolably. My eyes were burning, headache, diarrhea,severre stomach pain and general body pain. I would rather deal with the irregular periods then all of this mess. I missed a day of work and I havent misted a day of work in 4 years!!!! | DONT USE IT! NOT WORTH ALL THE SIDE EFFECTS | F | 28 | 1 days
10mg 1X D | | 4/20/2010
| 3 | endometrial polyps, heavy bleeding | First 5 days I experienced massive headache and insomnia, shortness of breath, dizziness and anemia. Then, I started to have enlarged, sore breasts (very uncomfortable, like PMS throughout). | I've always had bad heavy menstrual flow with big clots. I was diagnosed with endometriosis 5 years ago, as my right ovarian cyst-10cm was removed by Laparoscopy. I had Luporon shot 3X but 3-5 years later, cyst came back, with left side also(both 4.5 cm) also discovered uterine fibroid- about 5cm. doctor also discovered a cervical polyp, which I had it removed. my biopsy resulted as endometrial polyps. my husband and I had to refrain from sex for lengthy periods of time, due to pain&continual bleeding. thank God, my doctor did not suggest another surgery but prescribed Provera. Need to be on it 3 months for 21 days. From 2nd month he wants to raise the dosage to 20 mg. scares me a little considering all the - side affects I had. But over all, it has been bearable. hope it'll be all worth it in the end. It's a miracle I'm even taking this medicine, since I was so anti-medicine. my mom has been helping me better take care of my body- proper diet and exercise. I just finish up 21 days of Provera and now anticipating my period to come out. I pray everyday also, to God, by Jesus Christ's love and His healing power, to help me heal supernaturally if He wills, and to guide me make right decisions for this undeniable medical condition that I have. Thanks for all ladies who took time to write their stories, which REALLY helped me better understand and also be able to relate to. | F | 34 | 21 days
10 mg 1X D | | 4/18/2010
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| 4 | No period | Horrible stomach cramping and diarrhea | I was put on the medicine because I have not had regular periods since getting off birth control in the fall. My husband and I are trying to get pregnant, so we needed to regulate my periods. I only took the medicine for 3 days because I could not handle the stomach cramps. (and I'm not talking about menstrual cramps.) I had terrible diarrhea and throughout the day and night, the pain in my stomach would cause me to double over in pain. On the third day I decided it wasn't worth it the side effects. 4 days later I started my period. Not sure if the medicine caused it or if it was something else, but either way, I was happy. | F | 26 | 3 days
10 MG 1X D | | 4/17/2010
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| 4 | irregular menstrual cycle | Severe bloating | | F | 32 | 5 days
10mg 1X D | | 4/15/2010
| 3 | To Change Period | Bloating and period like syptoms! | My husband and I are trying to have another baby, but as he works two weeks away we are on the same cycle, he is gone during my fertile days and back during my period! It really sucks. So the doctor perscribed me with it, does anyone know if it will actually change my period day? It expected on the 31st, but by taking this it will be friday the 16th | F | 24 | 5 days
5Mg 1X D | | 4/14/2010
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| 5 | induce period before taking Clomid | dizziness | I've taken Provera 5-6 times. I have PCOS. My husband and I are trying to conceive our first child. The Provera side effects are nothing compared to the side effects of the Clomid. My periods seem to be normal, if not shorter then in the past. I have started my period with in 4-5 days after I'm done my dosage. | F | 31 | 10 days
10 1X D | | 4/9/2010
| 1 | Irregular Periods | The first three months were great, but the fourth month i took the drugs my body had a hormonal reaction and basically my body went into "labour" because it was so confused by the drugs. I ended up in hospital and had to hav a D & C (same operation you have when you miscarry) to remove the lining of my uterus because it had become so full and thick. Increadibly painful and not (yet) on the warning label as a side effect. my doctor is reporting it to the drug company so who knows it may end up on the warning label. BE CAREFUL if you decide to take this and if you get severe cramping GO TO HOSPITAL. | NOT RECOMMENDED - be very aware that introducing hormonnes to your body has just as much chance of having a bad reaction as it does having a good reaction!! | F | 23 | 4 months
30mg 1X D | | 4/9/2010
| 5 | endometriosis | night sweats, slight weight gain, spotting (bleeding), greasy skin at first. | After 2 years of constant pain I' am almost pain free. It doesn't suit everyone from the reviews I have read but honestly it's worth a try, it changed my life. | F | 32 | 4 months
10mg 3X D | | 4/7/2010
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| 2 | shed lining of uterus | TERRIBLE mood swings, indigestion, increased appetite, insomnia, Just over all not feeling well. Awful cramping when I had my period, bloating, body aches. | 10 mg-Took it for 10 days as directed. On the 4th day started light flowing for 2 days. Started the next round but quit after the 7th day. I am a very laid back person but on Provera I was fine 1 minute, crying the next and wanted to punch someone the next. Started on 5mg but nothing happened on either round of 5 mg provera. Just the painful cramps and bloating. Since being on the provera I have not felt well at all. I am hoping that I start to feel better when this gets out of my system. Right now I am scheduled for a D&C. Hopefully this will take care of everything. Before all this started I felt great. | F | 54 | 10 days
10mg 1X D | | 3/31/2010
| 4 | Stop Heavy Bleeding | Breast Tenderness, Extreme Bloating | I took Provera for 10 Days, 10Mg to stop heavy bleeding (My period lasted about 18 days last month!!!). Its been 4 days since I took the last dose and still no period. I've never had a missed cycyle, so I'm hoping that I get my cycle will go back to normal after taking this pill. | F | 30 | 10 days
10MG 1X D | | 3/30/2010
| 3 | missed periods | extreme BLOATING, always hungry, acne, took the 10 mg pills for ten days and got my period 4 days later like clockwork. | | F | 21 | 10 days
10 mg 10X M | | 3/25/2010
| 5 | To induce my period | Mild cramping, fatigue, moody, bloating, heavy bleeding, tenderness of the breasts | I have been TTC all natural without help for a couple of years with no luck due to a very irregular cycyle. To begin my first cycle of Clomid. I was prescribed Provera to induce my period which I had not had since the start of Feb 2010 and prior to that the start of Nov 2009. The first 3 days I had mild cramping and felt bloated but nothing unbearable. On day 4 I missed the last 10mg dose because I was sleep the entire day and by that evening I had began cramping and spotting. By morning on day 5 I was bleeding heavily so I stopped taking Provera it had served its purpose. It just feels like a regular period just a bit heavier bleeding. | F | 27 | 5 days
10mg 2X D | | 3/22/2010
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| 5 | No periods for 8 months | None. | took before bedtime and had no side effects and i have a very petite frame. | F | 40 | 10 days
10 mg 1X D | | 3/19/2010
| 4 | prolonged period | Moodiness, increased appetite, extremely tired and anxiousness. | Have been prescribed provera to help with prolonged period and also cause lining of uterus showed abnormality. Had a Hysteroscopy and D & C 11/03/10 showed fibroids and removal of 1 polyp being sent for testing will get results back when I next visit the gyno 14/04/10.
Finding it very hard to keep taking 3 tablets so stopped then period was so heavy I had to keep taking them again so taking 2 tablets a day now. Will keep you informed on my next months progress | F | 45 | 1 months
10mg 3X D | | 3/17/2010
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| 5 | No periods for 8 months | I've been taking before bed time, so, no symptoms at all, and i am very petite. So, I am very happy. Today will be day 5th so, i am patience and waiting so the drug will work miracle for me. | | F | 40 | 10 days
10 mg 1X D | | 3/16/2010
| 5 | to induce period | moody, camps, back ache, and acne breakout. | I like provera overall. Was 18 and never had a period. OBGYN perscribed provera to induce, after 7th day of taking provera i got my period and was soo excited! Lasted 10 days. 11 days after my period i got another one. So im happy ! | F | 18 | 10 days
10 MG 1X D | | 3/13/2010
| 2 | To induce a period | terrible moodswings, complete loss of appetite I have barely been able to eat since I took the pills, insomnia, and water retention. | | F | 17 | 7 days
10 1X D | | 3/13/2010
| 4 | to induce period | VERY bad mood swings, some insomnia at first. | i read each and every one of the comments from other users on this website before starting the provera (which my doctor prescribed in order to induce my period so i could sstart birth control to regulate my period). i was SO scared--everyone had such bad side effects; i didnt even want to take it. but i took my 10 mg dosage for 10 days and on the third day off of the pills, i received my period. worked like a charm. i only had mood swings (yes, they were horrible and drove my boyfriend crazy, but id rather have moodswings than all these other side effects people are complaining about!) all in all, it was fine . i just want to warn everyone reading these comments: dont get yourself worked up, everyone's body reacts differently ! | F | 17 | 10 days
10 mg 1X D | | 3/11/2010
| 3 | induce period | I have had really bad breast tenderness, night sweats, drowsiness, moodiness- i find myself crying over something that there is no need crying over, acne has not been bad it actually is clearing mine up - I have had acne since puberty- i havent started my period yet but hopefully it will soon with all the symptoms- oh and bloating ugh | | F | 25 | 2 weeks
1X D | | 3/9/2010
| 2 | control heavy prolonged bleeding | night sweats,severe mood changes,happy from angry in seconds,increased appetite,chills,nausea, chronic cramping in pelvic | three days after starting meds I started to experience cramping in the pelvic, I started my period the day after completing last dose,I have been to the er because the pain is so severe it feels like my abdomen is on fire accompanied by heavy bleeding and clots, I have tried various pain meds that donot help with this pain | F | 28 | 10 days
10mg 1X D | | 3/8/2010
| 2 | to induce period | extreme moodiness. horriable acne. | I have been ttc for 4 months. i have had to take provera for 3 of those months to induce a period. every month my face gets more broken out. I hate how moody this drug makes me! | M | 28 | 10 days
10 mg 1X D | | 3/7/2010
| 1 | hyperplasion | i had headaches, nausea, extremely tender breasts, huge appetite,constapation,gas and bad night sweats. I would start my period before the 14 days was up. I took them for 3 months and now I have been off of them for 2 months and now I haven"t had a period. I wonder if it could have put me in early menopause? My doctor is going to try mirena iud when my period comes back. | | F | 45 | 3 months
10 1X D | | 3/6/2010
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| 4 | No Period 6 mons; Potential PCOS | Extreme PMS (severe mood changes), cramping, bloating and night
sweats | After taking the pills for 6 days, I started spotting and soon was heavy enough to consider it a period. Went to get testing for blood work, as I'm in the process of diagnosis for PCOS. I'm
currently on the 2nd day of finishing the pills and the 7th day of my period, and the bleeding is the heaviest with no end in sight. The PMS symptoms have stopped, but the bloating is still present. | F | 20 | 10 days
10 1X D | | 3/2/2010
| 3 | to induce period - TTC | EXTREME fatigue which husband does not understand - i feel i could sleep all day! increased craving of sweets and cramping - a feeling of PMS in lower abdominal area. | this is the 2nd time i've taken provera and i find it MUCH better than prometrium. the prometrium gave me mega headaches and dizziness which were truly unbearable. | F | 35 | 5 days
10 mg 1X D | | 3/1/2010
| 2 | To start period--missed 2 1/2 mns | Intermittent low pelvic pains. Triggered uterine fibroid to act up. Irritable and moody. | I probably need to wait at least for Day 10 before I rate this. My last period was Nov. 30, and still no periods today on Feb 25th. Since I've been taking Provera (Day 7 today--still no period), I notice my grapefruit-sized uterine fibroid has caused excessive bloating; I feel heavier; I'm experiencing lower pelvic pains. Day 4 I had the most severe cramping, but just mild now. Could this be early menopause? Prior to starting Provera, I had been experiencing hot flashes and night sweats, but symptoms seem to have subsided since I took Estroven and now Provera. | F | 44 | 10 days
10 1X D | | 2/26/2010
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History | 2 | Missed period for 2 months | Seriously moody - like bad PMS. After reading other comments, I can say that I did have an increased appetite, I just didn't realize that was why . . . . | I actually took it for only 9 days because one fell down the drain. Oops. It has been 9 days since the last one and I have no sign of a period. My doctor told me to give him a call if nothing in two weeks. Anyone out there go longer than 9 days? I really don't want to take another round as I was very impatient and harsh with my kids. My husband wasn't really happy with me either. I was snippy, mean and nasty! | F | 42 | 10 days
10 mg 1X D | | 2/23/2010
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| 4 | I have PCOS | I had very heavy bleeding I am now on day 5 of my cycle not as heavy anymore but still there! | | F | 34 | 12 days
10MG 1X D | | 2/21/2010
| 3 | bring down period | aaahhhh very moody down right mean,acne,night sweats anxiety,hungry craving red meat and i am not a red meat person,and craving sugar,bloating | I am taking provera to bring down my period,i have always been regular like clockwork,i turned 44 jan 5 and was expecting my period feb.2 nothing I am trying to conceive so my fertility specialist put me on provera,thank god today is my last day..p.s.my husband is 29 i will say my libido has not been affected. | F | 44 | 10 days
1X D | | 2/18/2010
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| 5 | To induce periods - PCOS. | Severe moodiness while on it - cranky. Bad PMS symptoms. Fatigue. Increased my blood pressure. Anxiety. | I was supposed to take Provera for 10 days, but could only manage 5. I was taking it after being on BC for 10 years. I also have PCOS, so have not had regular periods in years. I got my period 5 days after stopping my last pill. I am now on day 3 of period, and having very heavy bleeding....1 pad per hour. I am very tired. On the positive side, my stomach feels less bloated than it has felt in years!! Despite the side effects, this drug does what it is supposed to do. I will continue to take it every couple of months to bring on my period and hopefully regulate my cycle. | F | 30 | 5 days
10 mg 1X D | | 2/8/2010
| 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
30mg 2X D | | 2/3/2010
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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