There are 572 ratings for the drug: PROVERA in the Askapatient database.

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

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4	to maintain bone density and tissue		Bleeding was a constant problem	F	66			12/30/2000
1	menopausal symptoms	headaches, nausea, indigestion, bloatedness		F	62	6 months		7/3/2001
1	HRT	I absolutely dislike this product. I had horrible cramps, bloat, weight gain, severe breast tenderness and felt really lousy while taking it, I just felt real irritable and grouchy.	I know I have to add a progestin or progesterone to protect my uterus since I take additional estrogen in my HRT, but I absolutely detest when I have to add it and my doctor now lets me go for 3 months without adding it and my uterine lining is still fine. I also feel the same even on a natural progesterone like the Prometrium, it just doesn't agree with me.	F	57	12 years		6/10/2002
5	to stop heavy clotting	hunger,weight gain,random pain in some joints,sleepy upon rising some acne,tender breasts	I have a 2.3cmm fibroid, that is why the heavy clotting/ bleeding. The last 4 periods before provera lasted 31 days/25 days/24 days/23 days. During this time I went to the emergency room and had 2 blood transfusions for anemia. The doctor put me on 10mg of provera, to stop the clotting. I have had another long period, but with no clotting. I do not wish to remain on the provera because of the side effects,but I am glad the heavy clotting has stopped. The doctor has lowered the provera to 5 mg and has suggested ablation,which I am headed for. He told me it takes approx 90 seconds under general sedation in the out patient/hospital. I will stay on the provera until I get the ablation. I would rather put up with some side effects from the provera than risk having blood transfusions. To find out more about ablation, go to NovaSure.com. I hope this posting was helpful.	F	53	3 months		6/16/2007
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
3	have too much oestrogen	suddenly feel depressed, ( i am NEVER depressed), can't face anyone, unable to face problems, stomach cramps, could sleep 24/7, tearful	thank goodness it's only a 30 day course to balance my uterus lining (cystic glandular hyperplasia) and thank goodness for this site.. i thought i was going mad until i read your posts	F	53	10 days		12/11/2004 Email
2	Heavy bleeding	tiredness, aggrevated lipoma, bloating	As soon as I started taking 10mg x 1 per day, the lipoma under my rib cage had a "sensation", throbbing. I queried internet and found that it can aggrevate fatty tumors. I only took it for 1 month. Not taking it again. I'll just deal with the bleeding until I reach full menopause	F	53	1 months		5/12/2007
1	Endometrial Hyperplasia	mood swings, cramping, very sleepy, uncontrollable bleeding verging on hemmoraging	Started my first round of 10 pills on June 1st.3 days after the 10th pill my period came, and I bled worse than I have ever in 40 years of having periods.!! I couldn't leave my house for 3 days because I was bleeding so heavy and no amount of pads prevented it from leaking thru to my clothes.Lots and Lots of clotting. Scared but going to do it again July 1st for 10 days. Am a candidate for a hysterectomy but as bad as last month was, if it was shedding my thick endometrium, and this will make my 21 plus day periods go away, I'll give it another month or two.	F	53	1 months		6/26/2008
2	to shed the lining of my uterus	AFter reading other comments on this website this may be normal, although my gyno did not advise me of this. I've been awake since 3 a.m. with moderate cramps, but terrible bleeding/clots. I guess this is supposed to happen. . . as the lining is being shed. I've gained 5# in a week.		F	52	5 days		10/8/2008
1	simple endometrial hyperplasia	Horrible depression, stomach discomfort, extremely heavy bleeding, no appetite and constipation. Mood was so bad I was afraid I might harm someone!! Will never use again.		F	52	14 days		6/19/2006
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	excess bleeding	itching and rash		F	51	2 days		8/2/2009
3	post menopausal bleeding	I've been taking provera now for 6 days, and the last 3 days have been awful! I'm glad my post menopausal bleeding has stopped (I have tiny fibroids and a polyp- all NON-cancerous- thankfully), but the side effects are really kicking in! I feel depressed, angry, (very angry), resentful and impatient. I also feel this sense of doom and gloom, too. I really can't even stand myself at this point.		F	51	6 days		3/4/2008
2	simple hyperplasia; excessive bleed	Insomnia; slightly moody (but no more so than before Provera); fatigue; joint pain; headaches.	I am on a 3 month regimine of 10mg Provera to treat simple hyperplasia w/o atypia and abnormal uterine bleeding. I was under the impression that Provera would STOP my bleeding. However, after taking it for 3 weeks I am now in the middle of another period from hell. Severe clotting, changing tampons/pads (I use them together) about every 30-45 last night. It seems to have slowed down a bit today - I can last at least 60 min between changes! Woo hoo!!! I'm calling my doctor today to find out if this is REALLY what she was looking for the outcome to be? I'm 51 years old.... just take it out! I don't need it anymore!!	F	51	20 days		5/2/2007 Email
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
1	prevent uterine cancer/menopause	I have taken Provera several times to initiate a period. Each time I have had terrible, excessive bleeding ruining my life for several days. This time I ended up in the ER to make sure my blood count was OK.	I was prescribed 10mg for 10 days. Might be willing to try a smaller dose, but never want to go through this again. My doctor insists it's necessary to periodically clean out the uterus.	F	51	10 days		4/22/2005
5	male to female transition	no night time erections and next to no erections any other time		M	50	100 days		6/14/2004
4	endometrial hyperplasia	When I come off the Provera, food cravings come back very strongly. While on it I have decreased appetite. I also experience some moodiness and feelings of depression around my cycle, but have always had this.	I have always had very regular cycles with heavy bleeding and clots, which improved for a couple of years after each of my pregnancies. After turning 45 my periods started to get heavier and heavier--eventually they became so bad that I was afraid to leave the house and had to wear a diaper as backup to go to work. It was terrible. Finally, I had a D&C and was put on Provera every month for days 14 to 26. Within a couple of days of stopping the Provera, my period begins. I was disappointed at first that I continued to have very heavy periods with clots and hemorraghes (so that I couldn't leave the bathroom). However, by the third month my period was the best it had been for years. The fourth month I felt confident leaving the house. Provera seems to work better after you have been on it for awhile. In my case it has been worth it. i'm just trying to ride things out until menopause. My doctor wants me to have a D&C every five months, however--is anyone else doing this?	F	50	5 months		9/8/2008
3	heavy bleeding, endomet hyperplasia	depression, bloating/weight gain, sleepy all the time	My gyn warned me about possible "moodiness". The very heavy bleeding and clotting has stopped since I started the med, but now I have almost daily spotting or light bleeding (puts a damper on the sex life!). Depression and weight gain (despite daily workouts) are really getting to me. Hope the weight gain is water bloat and will go away quickly when I stop the meds. Not sure the benefits outweight the negative side effects - especially the depression...	F	50	3.5 months		7/31/2007
3	Heavy and long periods	Some bloating and cramping while taking drug.	I started the drug because of excessive bleeding and lengthy periods. The bleeding has become better but length of periods is still unpredictable. Some months I still have a 20 day period. Hoping to start menopause soon!	F	50	1 years		10/27/2008
1	regulate periods	Joint pain, moodiness, bloating, headaches	I have since discovered that this is a synthetic steroid being promoted as derived from progesterone, which is a hormone naturally produced by the body. This drug is NOT progesterone because the structure of the molecule is not bio-identical to natural progesterone. I've been using a topical progesterone cream in a sealed pump for about 3 months and not only have I become regular, the side affects are gone AND my periods are lighter and PMS has disappeared. Do your body a favor and don't use any synthetic progestins!	F	50	4 months		8/27/2005
1	bleeding	weird dreams, joint pains, depression, irritability, mood swings, stiff neck, backaches, water retention, nausea		F	50	8 days		4/20/2007
1	heavy periods	insomnia, depression, nausea, headache, palpitations	I was prescribed 20 mg/day to stop heavy bleeding. I only weigh 105 lbs. Side effects began the second day. Dr. refused to let me stop or lower dosage. He told me the only side effect would be fluid retention. I DON'T THINK SO! I'm going to stop on my own. I'd rather bleed.	F	50	8 days		9/27/2008
5	endometriosis	None	I feel fantastic! After a year of constant pain I was pain free in 3 days. I take 10mg 3 times a day and have more energy than ever. I was warned about weight gain and did initailly gain some weight which I now have under control. Was it a side effect or just an excuse to eat more? Feel so good that the consultant advised me to continue on this rather than go for a hysterectomy. great relief>	F	49	10 months		11/1/2009 Email
5	Birth Control	none. No weight gain, nothing different. I stopped periods within the first 6 months. I have gained 6 pounds in four years. I recently stopped, but have had no problems with the shot.		F	49	4 years		1/30/2007
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 a period	Headache, still had some spotting while taking medication. Heavy cramping and bleeding once started period day after stopping medication.	Went to Dr. after slight spotting for almost two weeks. Last normal period was almost 3 months ago. Figured it was just pre-menopause problem. Dr. put me on 10mg for 5 days to induce a normal period after an ultrasound showed I did have a build up of endrometrial lining. Only real discomfort while taking the pill was a slight headache last two days. Other than that felt fine. No weight gain, irritability, or any of the other problems noted on this site. I did, however, keep spotting. Mostly after my nightly gym routine (1/2 hr. weights; 1/2 hr cardio). Medication did the trick because I started a period day after taking the last pill. Did have heavy bleeding and cramping with this but over the counter analgesic did the trick. I'm just hoping the bleeding does not last too long. Don't want to end up going in the other direction now.	F	49	5 days		9/19/2007
2	Endometriosis, bad cramping	Feel like I am in a fog, extremely tired - just have to go to bed, no way to fight it, feel depressed, and while not short of breath with exertion, I feel like I cannot breath well just sitting here. Not going to find out if this helps, cannot stand the side effects. Taking the oral 10 mg tablet once per day as a trial before trying Depo-Provera injection - glad I did this first!		F	49	2 days		11/3/2008
2	spotting/bleeding on BC pills	A little swelling, but no mood swings or other negative side effects.	Was prescribed to stop between period bleeding. Did not work! On day 5, bleeding stopped....and then re-started, getting heavier than before! Day 8, same thing. Today is day 9 and finally the bleeding has stopped, however, my last pill is tomorrow. I will not take this again because it's just putting more crap into my body.	F	49	10 days		2/12/2008
2	Bleeding for 21 days	An hour after taking 10mg, I am ready to kill. I've never had mood swings before (ever) and this is just ridiculous. I can't concentrate, I'm forgetting things. I feel tired, fuzzy and generally off. And I don't think the bleeding's slowing at all.	My Dr. told me if symptoms don't improve after 3 days of taking Provera, to take 2 10mg tabs per day. I think not. I take any more of this stuff I'll end up on the evening news. I've got a call in to see if there's something else that I can take.	F	49	4 days		4/25/2008
2	Extreme pain after orgasm	Breakthrough bleeding starting about 11 days into cycle	Prescribed 10mg from Days 5 - 25. First month ok. Second month bleeding began after 11 days. I am also unghappy that the box comes without any information sheet describing possible side effects etc. Only drug I know without such info.	F	49	6 weeks		3/24/2007
1	irregular periods, heavy periods	In one night of week 5 of taking Seasonale I had three excruciating painful episodes in both my ankles causing severe leg cramps. Could not walk. Called the hospital emergency room. Incredible pain. Also increased weight gain.	As soon as those leg cramps happened I went off that pill. OB never told me truth about side effects. I will research before ever taking provera again.	F	49	35 days		6/11/2005
1	prevent endometrial cancer	OB/GYN wants me to take provera to prevent endometrial cancer. My lining is quite thick, but biopsy said no cancer.	I'm very apprehensive about taking this drug due to the side effects. Any thoughts? He wants me to take for 7 days at 10mg for 3 months.	F	49			2/6/2008 Email
1	to shed lining of uterus	haven't yet taken the drug	My gynecologist has told me to take the drug to shed lining of uterus. I have not yet taken the drug, due to my hesitancy about all the side effects. I am producing a lot of estrogen, but not enough progesterone. Anyone else have this situation and what are the side effects that you encountered. He prescribes 10mg for 7 days per month for 3 months. Please email. Thanks.	F	49			4/22/2008 Email
5	almost constant heavy periods	no negative side effects--medication regulated my period well when I took under close supervision by my doc		F	48	8 months		5/9/2004
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
3	heavy bleeding for 30+ days	Headaches, heart beats really strong, can hear/feel my own heart beats, can be annoying !	The bleeding eased off within one hour, this is my 3rd day on the medication; I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I didn't read anyone had similar side effects on the heart like I do, wondering if I'm the only one??	F	48	3 days		6/15/2008
3	To stop my excessive bleeding	Breasts were tender. One day during the 10-day dosage, I was extremely hungry. Only one day that I can remember this happening to me.	My gyno prescribed this to me for 6 months. I'm supposed to take the 10-day pill at the beginning of each month. If my excessive bleeding does not stop, he will recommend inserting the Mirena. I was on B/C pills for 16 years and my periods were on time and normal. Once I got off them - what a nightmare! It's been a year and I've had nothing but problems with my periods. I bleed so much that sometimes, I feel I need to go to the hospital for a blood transfusion. My first day on my period is ok but 2nd and 3rd are extremely heavy. So heavy that I need to change tampon and pad every 30 minutes. I just started taking Provera last month, and my period this month was extremely heavy. But, I will give it 6 months to see what it does.	F	48	10 days		11/5/2009 Email
2	Heavy - prolonged bleeding, 17 days	Very Moody	I was given provera on my 17th day of heavy bleeding and it almost stopped and then it started up again, heavy and clotting. It's going on 28 days now of bleeding.	F	48	9 days		4/23/2005 Email
2	To start period. (after 5 years!)	CRAMPS! Flooding for two weeks now. It just won't stop. Depression, very emotional, tired, swollen ankles, fuzzy head, trouble sleeping.	I have been taking Provera since January 23rd, have been having a very heavy period for 14 days, very painful. There are just too many side effects for me. I don't trust the doctors here in the UK. I wish I was back in the US.	F	48	27 days		2/18/2006
1	endomentrial hyperplasia w/o atypia	moodiness, irritability, depression,cramping,heavy bleeding	Had a d&c for month long heavy bleeding and diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia w/o atypia. Prescribed 5 mg provera for 6 months. Have been on provera for 16 days and bleeding started up again 4 days ago with awful cramping. Bleeding has been getting heavier and today I spent in bed. At one point I got up to make yet another trip to the bathroom and I just about flipped when I experienced the rush of blood. I thought this drug would help the bleeding.If it keeps up I want to try some alternative method as I don't believe the addition of this hormone to the body is healthy. Also very depressed and grumpy which is not at all like me.	F	48	16 days		8/31/2008
4	TO SHED UTERINE LINING, INDUCE FLOW	I WAS PRESCRIBED PROVERA BECAUSE AFTER SEVERAL TRANS-VAG ULTASOUNDS FOR IRREGULAR PERIODS, MY UTERINE LINING WAS INCREASING IN THICKNESS MONTH AFTER MONTH (NOT SHEDDING PROPERLY) EVEN THOUGH I WAS OVULATING & GETTING SPOTTING. WHILE TAKING THE PILL, I WAS EXTREMELY LETHARGEIC, OUT OF IT & DEPRESSED WITH NO REASON. I COULD DEAL WITH THIS. I STARTED TAKING 10MG FOR 10 DAYS ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND. FINISHED MEDS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 11TH. MY USUAL "SPOT" OF A PERIOD WAS DUE AROUND THE 15TH OF EACH MONTH. THREE DAYS AFTER FINISHING MY LAST PILL, WEDNESDAY, I HAD SOME DISCOLORED SPOTTING. THURSDAY I HAD WHAT I WOULD CALL A "NORMAL" PERIOD STARTING. FRIDAY & SATURDAY I WAS HAVING A HEAVY PERIOD WITH OCCASIONIAL LARGE CLUMPS. SUNDAY I THOUGHT I WAS HEMMORAGING MY ENTIRE INSIDES!!!! FOR ABOUT 3 HOURS IN THE LAST AFTERNOON, EVERYTIME I STOOD UP OR MOVED AT ALL, I WAS HAVING MASSIVE DISCHARGE/CLUMPS! I WAS SCARED OUTTA MY MIND AFTER THE FIRST 30	BE PREPARED FOR THIS PILL TO WORK AND WORK IN A BIG WAY! I WISH THE DOCTOR WOULD HAVE TOLD ME HOW THIS PILL WOULD WORK AND NOT JUST "YOU WILL MOST LIKELY GET A HEAVIER PERIOD THAN NORMAL" SPEECH. I REALIZE EVERY WOMAN IS DIFFERENT AND TAKING IT FOR DIFFERENT REASONS, BUT WHEN EXPERIENCING WHAT I DID AND BEING SCARED OUTTA MY MIND, PRIOR EXPLAINATIONS WOULD HAVE BEEN OF SOME RELIEF. SURE I CALLED MY DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY AND WAS TOLD "YES THIS CERTAINLY IS TO BE EXPECTED JUST WE DON'T WANT IT TO LAST FOR DAYS ON END LIKE THIS...TAKE MOTRIN AND REST AND ELEVATE YOUR LEGS A BIT AND DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS & SEE IF THAT HELPS. ALSO, WOMEN'S BODIES HAVE THE ABILITY TO SHED A LOT OF BLOOD IN THIS WAY WITH NO HARM TO THEM" I BELIEVE THAT PROVERA IS DOING IT'S JOB IN SHEDDING THE LINING OF MY THICKENED UTERUS. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THIS MEDICINE OR OUR SYMPTOMS. GOOD LUCK & STAY STRONG! :-)	F	47	10 days		8/18/2008
4	to stop bleeding after 25 days	moody, rash around the eyes.	I did stop bleeding after the 5th day which was great. I was able to get into the Doctor to have an ultra sound. I continued to take the full dosage 10mg for 10 days. On day 8 I developed a painful rash around my eyes and I still have it 12 days later. Going to the dermatologist today. I am pretty sure it is an allergic reaction to the provera.	F	47	10 days		12/20/2006
4	hormonal imbalance	Was on birth control pills since 16 yrs. old. Whenever I stopped hormones unbalanced. Took provera for 10 days after stopped 1-3 days later period started. Last time took med was 2001 worked well. Hormones unbalanced again spotting and period for 10-14 days. Prescribed Provera by Dr. this time no period haven't taken in 7days period still hasn't started.		F	47	10 days		11/23/2004 Email
3	heavy bleeding	tired, mood swings, feeling like everything is too hard (not like me at all!) unable to sleep, weight gain around stomach area	I started on Provera to control heavy bleeding. It solved that and put me back on schedule, but I have to wonder if the side effects are worth it and what would happen were I to stop.	F	47	4 months		5/16/2007 Email
2	to stop excessive bleeding	I was prescribed 20 mg/day for the first 3 days and my bleeding stopped. But when I reduced the dose to 15 mg/day according to the instructions, it started up again, lightly. On my second visit the doctor told me to go back to taking 20 mg, but I still kept bleeding more and more every day. Meanwhile, I became forgetful, I felt cold, cried at the slightest provocation, had very low energy and was just more depressed than I'd ever considered possible. Four days after I had discontinued taking the drug, I felt normal again and I concluded that Provera withdrawal must have been causing my mysery. I had already felt somewhat depressed on the days when I was taking 15 mg; this happened each time for a few hours, just before my next dose was due. On my second visit to the doctor I mentioned this, but he did not draw the conclusion that this was a side-effect of the drug. He never mentioned possible side-effects anyway, and the tablets (which I got in New Zealand) did not come with an inform		F	47	12 days		8/12/2007
2	missed cycles	TERRIBLE headaches, insomnia, crying spells, sudden anger and provoked arguements, lower back pain and joint stiffness, night sweats, blood pressure fine but rapid pulse even while resting.	don't recommend unless there is no other choice Side effects began on 2nd day of use. period started 3 days after stopping but would it have anyway? Think about it.Worse side effects than when I was letting menopause do it's own thing	F	47	14 days		4/3/2006
1	To Start my period	Horrendous cramping...cannnot even stand up straight! I have only taken one dose which was last night.	I'm done..not taking any more. Maybe this is my bodies way of telling me it really doesn't want periods anymore. Just doesn't seem natural to me.	F	47	1 days		7/30/2004 Email
5	very heavy periods every 2 weeks	none	Marvelous, I have my life back! It has made such a difference	F	46			11/5/2007
4	Prolonged, heavy period (3 weeks).	Nothing major while taking the tablets - my bleed stopped quite quickly and I actually felt good during the 10 days. I even managed to lose 3 of the extra 5 pounds I'd put on during summer holidays. After the tenth day I had a very heavy bleed which lasted 7 days. During this time I experienced a pronounced mood crash. I felt really, really low and very tired. I was scared that the bleed would go on and on, but it did stop after a week and my mood improved. I've felt fine since.	I was wary of taking this drug - particularly as my doctor had prescribed such a large dosage (30mgs per day). Generally I prefer to steer clear of synthetic hormones if possible. But it did stop my menorrhagia, and I was very glad of that. The low mood that followed was tough to deal with, but overall,it was worth going through it to get back to normal. For now, at least.	F	46	10 days		8/28/2008
3	Heavy period 4 Weeks	I have a headache, I cannot stay awake very long, everything aches, vomiting.	I've cut my dose from 5 mils twice a day to 2.5 twice a day. I'd rather put up with the heavy period... than feel like I'm going to DIE.	F	46	6 days		7/18/2007
2	OB-GYN prescribed it	First of all, I've been on Provera since around 3/2006 for a few days here & there and was put on indefinately in 5/2006. Over this year, I noticed that I was VERY EXHAUSTED--sleeping nearly all day on Saturdays. Two weeks ago, I had uncontrollable crying--not even thinking that it could be because of the provera. I've had mood swings, depression (I think). I haven't had these things as a norm, so when it first started, I just thought it was something wrong with me, or because I was just pre-menapausal (which I am). I've been to my obgyn twice this year (have another follow-up on 12/18) and each time, he asks me if I've noticed mood swings or depression. At that time (June 2007), I hadn't noticed it. A friend recently mentioned it the past three months. I am going to ask my ob-gyn to either remove me from the provera or reduce the dosage. I take it once a month the first 10 days of the month. I take 5 mg (was 10 mg earlier this year, but he reduced it). I'd rather take my	I wasn't told about any "possible" side affects from my doctor nor my ob-gyn (and my primary care was fully aware that I was on provera). It wasn't until I mentioned it to someone that they advised me to do a search, and I found this site just now. Wish I would have done this long ago instead of assuming what I was going through was normal. This is not normal for me	F	46	18 months		12/6/2007
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
2	stop bleeding from taking Seasonale	Dizziness (severe within the first 2 hours of taking it), fatigue, headache, mild cramps	I'd started Seasonale as an experiment to stop periods, I'd been having heavy periods on a 3 week cycle for about a year. After 5 weeks of no side effects, I started bleeding; it got heavier and after 3 weeks was very heavy. Stopped Seasonale; went on Estradiol until it stopped, then 12 day cycle of Prometrium. Plan to finish the 12 day dose, but can't wait 'til it's over!	F	46	8 days		9/16/2004
2	6 weeks heavy period and clotting	serious anxiety and depression, exhaustion, joint pain especially hips, headaches, stiff neck, constant dreaming and breast tenderness	Dr prescribed Provera to stop excessive build-up of uterine lining. Took 10mg for 10 days with no effect, then 20mg for 10 days - bleeding finally stopped but no periods since (2 months). Now take 10mg for 10 days each month. I am relieved to read others' responses - I'm not a hypocondriac!	F	46	4 months		3/10/2006
1	Sterilization Surgery	Racing heart, headaches, very tired. Lower back aches, shoulder pain. Dizziness.	I felt like I was have a heart attack. Resting heart rate was approximately 100 beats a minute.	F	46	11 days		12/21/2006
1	? hormone imbalance	Extreme rage, anger, and depression. Crying, sweating, lightheadedness, inability to work or interact, even with my family.	and... I had vaginal bleeding anyway! I will never again take Provera!	F	46	14 days		5/10/2004 Email
1	prolonged menstrual bleeding	Irritablity, mood swings, crying episodes, increased my pain level from minor to severe in my upper back, shoulder blade and arm while taking provera (pain level returned to minor after I stopped taking drug).	Provera was recommended by my physician to regulate my menstrual flow (non-stop flow for more than 1 month). The side effects were so extreme that I stopped using it before the 10 days were up. I will never take provera again.	F	46	7 days		5/23/2004
1	Induce Period	I was scheduled to have endemetrial thermal ablation so my doctor wanted me to shed the lining of the uterus prior to this procedure, and gave me Provera. After taking it for 10 days, I did not get my period, and a week later, still no period. It didn't work at all for me, so I had to reschedule my procedure. Very disappointing!		F	46	10 days		12/22/2007
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	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	excessive menstrual bleeding/clots	It did help. But I stopped taking it because I am concerned about the risk factors and Provera doesn't get to the root of problem. Recommend books by Dr. John R. Lee on hormone balance.	Provera is a synthetic progesterone with many potential adverse side effects. Alternative: NATURAL PROGESTERONE. Started applying natural progesterone cream and my periods are much ligher with minimal clotting. No harmful side effects. Try it!	F	45	1 years		1/13/2008 Email
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	to induce a period	Feeling hungry and more tired than normal. Other than that no other side effects.	I took Provera, 10mg for 10 days to induce my periods. I begin on 05/01/07. Took last pill on 05/10/07. It's been several weeks and I'm still waiting for my period. My Gyn ordered Lab work including blood & Hormone test on 6/04/07. Blood test results came back normal however I'm waiting for Hormone test results. Does anyone out there know what they are looking for when checking Hormone levels?	F	45	10 days		6/6/2007 Email
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
4	thick lining/no period	moodiness, BLOATED, feeling of extreme "heaviness" in uterine area, headaches, some dizziness, general tired feeling. low tolerance for noise	Dr put me on Provera after NO period after coming off continuous b/c pill usage to control heavy periods, clots, etc. 10mg 1x day for 1st 10 days of month. Worked the first time around...then no spontaneous period month #2. Back on Provera for 2 months to see if the lining will shed and thin. They aren't thinking uterine cancer at this point, but lining is very thick. This go-round has been worse with side effects. 3 more days on and then, hopefully, a good period to clean stuff out. This is a great site. SO helpful. Thanks to all who commented.	F	44	3 months		7/6/2008
4	to regulate and ovulate to conceive	mood swings, increase appetite, mild cramping	If you want something really bad you will put up with the side effects (considering they are mild):) -- Also, for those of you - I have read and heard that taking provera and clomid, there is a good chance you will become pregnant.	F	44	10 days		10/16/2007 Email
3	Heavy Excessive Bleeding	Weight Gain. Excessive bad mood. My vision changed and I started using reading glasses. My Ophtalmologist says it's just my age, but I never had vision problems until 2 mos. after starting Provera. It seems to get worse the more I take Provera.	My periods are somewhat lighter. Not bleeding entire months at a time. Better than expensive surgical procedures that may or may not work.	F	44	10 months		6/26/2007
2	prolonged heavy bleeding	extreme appetite increase, took provera for 10 days.two days later bleeding started, never experienced cramps like these or clotting so heavy.	as this is first cycle of provera i'm unsure about it's benefits.although i'm very wary about restarting it in ten days time.it's xmas eve and i'm in bed, bleeding through tampon every 20 minutes.....not what i expected...and no painkiller seems to make any difference to the killer cramps.....naturally i'm depressed!	F	44	10 days		12/24/2004 Email
2	Induce Period	Lower back pain, headaches, irritability (but I was having all these before taking provera.)	Completed 10-days of Provera. It's been 6-days since I ended the regime and still no period. My Dr prescribed because I have not had a cycle for 3 months, but have all the symptoms of a cycle. Also had an ultrasound in January and it indicated that my body was prepared for a cycle, but it never came. Not sure what to do at this point.	F	44	10 days		3/17/2008
1	Stop bleeding	From day one I experienced extreme itching all over my body. Two weeks after the 10 day dose, I am still itching. Also, my next period was just like childbirth, clots the size of babies and cramps that felt just like contractions. Never again!	Doctors make it sound like it is a fix all drug, but many fail to spend the extra effort in explaining the horrific side effects. Ask, ask, ask questions until they hate you. It is your right!	F	44	10 days		11/16/2006
1	Stop bleeding	From day one I experienced extreme itching all over my body. Two weeks after the 10 day dose, I am still itching. Also, my next period was just like childbirth, clots the size of babies and cramps that felt just like contractions. Never again!	Doctors make it sound like it is a fix all drug, but many fail to spend the extra effort in explaining the horrific side effects. Ask, ask, ask questions until they hate you. It is your right!	F	44	10 days		11/16/2006
4	prolonged bleeding	Slight anxiety and anger, increase in appetite, especially on about the 3rd day.	I'd definitely recommend this medicine. I believe it's saved my life. I was bleeding so heavily for 2 months my iron was at critical levels. Was put on cyclic Provera indefinitely. I take 10 mg daily on cycle days 15-24. I do get very heavy periods a few days after the last pill that last about five days and pretty serious cramping. Nothing Advil can't take care of Work can be scary on day 2 with how heavy the bleeding and clotting is, but I'm used to that now and I've become very regular. My iron is climbing back up to normal levels. Don't be afraid of taking this medicine! I feel some PMS rage and anger, but nothing worse than the depression and headaches I had before taking it. I haven't had weird hair growth or many other side effects.	F	43	7 months		9/30/2007
4	alot of clotting during periods	bloating, extreme pms		F	43	3 months		2/15/2005 Email
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
3	heavy bleeding lasting up to 6 wks	dizziness, headache, tiredness, depression,	really dislike it. I worry a lot about the bloold clot potential. I have taken it for 4-5 days several times a year for the past several years.	F	43	4 days		6/9/2004
1	No Period for a year	I had no period for a year, then all of a sudden I started passing clots the size of golf balls. Doc put me on provera 5mg last 12 days of month, did that, had a period before i finished pills, started passing clots, SEVERE clots, bleeding, and to the point to where I could not walk. Ended up having a D & C, which helped the bleeding. If this dont work, have planned a hystorectomy June, 2005	Now I'm on provera 10mg daily, and ABSOLUTELY HATE IT!! I feel terriable, have headachs, feel flushed and have irregular heart beats at times. I about went crazy the 12 days I had to take it before, now have to take for 100 days, PLEASE PRAY FOR ME!!	F	43	100 days		4/6/2005 Email
1	Hormone Imbalance	Extreme fatigue, weight gain, hunger, irrability.	I have never been so miserable and have asked my doctor for another medication in place of Provera!	F	43	10 days		4/20/2005
1	Skipped periods	I go for several months without a period.	My gyn prescribed provera for me. Have not taken it yet, looking for more info about this product. Read some of the horror stories and are not sure I want to take it. Have all the symptons of pre menopause hot flashes, night sweats, moody. The inconstancy of my periods are not that big of a bother.	F	43			9/26/2007
1	To reduce lining in uterus	Hot flushes, tiredness	I was prescribed provera to reduce the lining in the womb, as I had suffered VERY heavy periods. From day one, I bled - not very heavy, but enough to have to wear and change pads every day. I was on 30mg per day, supposedly for 6 months. I have since seen my gynaecologist and he has agreed to a full hysterectomy, which I am having in 6 weeks time. I stopped taking Provera (what was the point), and am having what I feel is a heavy period. I can put up with this if the bleeding stops in a few days. By this stage, I have shares with ' Always Ultra'"!	F	43	2 months		9/22/2005
1	heavy period and clotting	nausea, severe headaches from day 1, loss of appetite, diarrhea	I had be prescribed provera to stop the month long heavy bleeding and clotting. Headaches started from day 1, nausea and loss of appetite and nausea by day 3 and was so bad I quit taking it by day 5. It was to the point I could not function normally. The bleeding would slow down only to have gushing periods immediately after a "Hot Flash". was told to double the dose which only made it much worse. stopped taking it and 2 days later headaches and nausea are starting to subside.	F	43	5 days		10/2/2007 Email
1	Heavy period	immediate hair loss	My hair started falling out immediately after my first use of 10 mg for 10 days yes my cycle no longer looked like a crime scene but I am going bald.I would not recommend this product to anyone. I swapped the devil for the witch	F	43	10 days		5/23/2007
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
3	shed lining/excessive estrogen	This is a follow up to my first post on 10-6-8. This is my second month taking Provera and I am noticing some side effects now. During this 10 day treatment I am bleeding and I do have cramping. I am going to my Gyne today to discuss my treament further. It seems very few people are on this medication for the reason I was put on it and I would like some clarification. I have also noticed I am slightly more tired and alittle moody kind of like the typical PMS I get.		F	42	10 days		11/3/2008 Email
3	shed uterine lining-endo cells	NONE!! Nothing unusual at all, but also no bleeding and I was under the impression I needed to bleed to shed lining.	I just started Provera and have been on 10mg for 8 days. I read this website in preparation and even emailed a couple of you directly. After reading all this stuff I was petrified to take this medication. I expected immediate horrible side effects, but have had none nada zippo. Part of me is happy but also wondering if it is working. Even stranger is I kind of feel alittle less bloated and not so much pressure in my abdomen. I have had gas but that could be from anything. I am hoping the weight gain doesn't happen. I probably won't notice that for a month or so but that I cannot afford. In fact that is what I believe put me in this predicament to begin with. The prolonged excess weight caused excessive estrogen which caused endo cells to show in my pap. I am to be on provera for 6 months so I will keep you updated to any changes.	F	42	8 days		10/6/2008 Email
2	Irregular periods, hormone balance	I can't stop crying (crying now...). I have cried more in the last week than I have in the last 2 years. I had no idea that this was a side effect until I went on this website. Also, feeling of hopelessness and despair. I'm normally a very positive person and I was worried something was severely wrong with me.	I'm disappointed my doctor recommended this drug.	F	42	13 days		9/13/2007
1	Hormone Replacement (missed Periods	Depression, Extreem Bilateral Pulmonary Emboli, High Blood Pressure, Gall bladder removal	Took 5mg once daily for 28 days and my life has never been the same. Also took Estratest FS at the same time.	F	42	28 days		5/8/2004 Email
1	Control heavy bleeding	Extreme detrimental rage, depression, aggitation, weight gain, crying bouts	I am taking provera to help thin my uterus lining and to control bleeding. I took 20 days and on or about the last 10 days the symptoms started and continually worsened. Be careful, I became crazy!	F	42	20 days		11/3/2004
4	Only had 4 periods a year	Swelling in my feet..really bad. Blurred vision and hot flashes. Maybe a little moody.	I have taken 2 months worth 10mg for 10 days. I have had very light periods. No cramping a slight headache. My libido is better and I have more energy then I have had in a long time. I am pretty over weight and have lost a few pounds. I have been walking everyday with my increased energy and honestly I feel alot better except for the swollen feet. Would like to know if anyone else has had swollen feet and if I should be concerned about it.	F	41	2 months		7/20/2009 Email
3	menses last 10-17 days, heavy	I am on day 4 of taking 14 days of 10mg, my breast are sooo sore. I can barely stand clothing on them. Wondering if this is normal.	I am 41 years old doctor gave to me as a chemical D&C, he says it works on 50% of women, I hope I am that 50%. If not they can take my uterus cause these 10-17 days of heavy bleeding and clots is crazy.	F	41	4 days		8/3/2009 Email
2	regulate bleeding	Mood swings, fatigue, depression	I'm taking two 5mg tablets a day for 21 days then off for 7 days for the next 3 months .The bleeding during the 7 days off is really heavy. On my second month now. This is to try and regluate my period. I'm concerned about how this is making me feel I would rather not have a period at all or have a month long period than feel the way I do. Waiting to go back and see the Gynaecologist who prescribed this. I'm also waiting to have a demoid cyst removed from one of my ovaries.	F	41	21 days		7/28/2008 Email
1	PERIOD LASTING 3+ MONTHS	So far, nothing too horrible. Vivid, psychadelic dreams; very hard time waking up (could sleep for 10+ hours); vision problems (things appear to move/wave/distort that shouldn't, such as words on my monitor); cramps; gas; and....Wow!.....IMPROVED MOOD!?!	Well, aside from improving my mood, it really hasn't helped end this 12+ week-long period. Before taking Provera, I had hair loss, no libido, weight gain, acne (some cystic), depression. Other than the depression, I have not noticed a change at all in my other problems. This was the last resort before I have my innards removed!	F	41	4 days		5/30/2008 Email
1	irregular bleeding	irritability, nausea, hot flashes, severe abdominal pain, kneck stiffness, pain in legs..front of shins particularly, lethargy, quit taking after 3rd day.	I had never had a hot flash or a panic attack before, but I feel like I experienced both on the 3rd evening. My heart rate increased, breathing rate increased, and after feeling chilled all afternoon, I was suddenly covered in sweat. It literally ran from my head to my back. I will never take this drug again.	F	41	3 days		6/11/2005
1	regulate period	terrible acne that lasted 3 weeks after stopping this medication. Bloating. I still had spotting while taking this medication and went right into a full period that lasted a week.	Would not take this medication agian. EVER!!	F	41	6 days		9/4/2007
4	Hyperplasia	I am experiencing many of the side effects that are described for this drug. My first round (10 pills) was in February and I experienced mood swings (bad), tender breasts, mild cramping, and somewhat tired. About 4 days after the 10th pill my period came, and I bled worse than I have ever in my life! I couldn't leave my house for 3 days because I was bleeding so heavy and it couldn't be controlled. Lots of clotting. Now I've just completed my second round of Provera, and anxiously waiting for my period, in hopes that it's not that bad the second time around. However, for some reason, the side effects were even worse this time. Tired during the day, but sleeplessness at night, severe mood swings, tender and firm breasts, and very bloated.	Although the side effects seem to be worse for some women and not so bad for others, I will say that it does work.	F	40	2 months		3/14/2007 Email
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
2	Endometriosis	upped dosage to 10 mg when 5 mg did not lead to cessation of periods as predicted. I will be going back to the 5 mg dosage. After a month of 10 mg, my breasts are huge and hurt worse than they did when I was pregnant. Mood swings have started and 'd honestly like to kill something. NOT GOOD!	I was fine with the 5 mg even if the periods hand't ceased yet...at least I wasn't contemplating murder!	F	40	3 months		1/10/2006 Email
1	Prevent Periods	I took the 90-day shot twice. Both times, within 2 weeks of getting the shot, I started spotting which gradually increased to full bleeding for the duration of the 90 days.	I switched to Seasonale, which stopped the bleeding from Provera, but started bleeding again only 60 days into the 90-day treatment. I'm on my second round of Seasonale and the bleeding has still not stopped.	F	40	173 days		10/12/2004
1	heavy bleeding during menstratio	Abdominal pain, diarea, nasua, dizziness, fainting, jaundice (yellow), hot flashes		F	40	7 days		8/6/2004 Email
5	Random bleeding	None - I was very worried about potential side effects but have felt fantastic since I started taking the drugs (5mg per day)	After months of alarming intermenstrual bleeding, plus severe bloating and disturbed moods (like REALLY bad PMS) my doctor diagnosed a progesterone shortage and prescribed Provera. I have felt MUCH better from day one ;-)	F	39	1 months		1/1/2007

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