Medroxyprogesterone for Endometrial Hyperplasia, Prophylaxis User Reviews

• confu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2023

Provera (medroxyprogesterone) "I am a 64 yr old woman who is 15 yrs post-menopausal. A polyp was removed from my cervix. I had an ultrasound of the uterus with a biopsy. The biopsy came back ok and the lining of the uterus measurement was 15. Ultrasound showed probably polyp. I had a hysteroscopy with D&C and the removal of a polyp. The gynecologist would like to do a hysterectomy. Since my test results came back as simple hyperplasia my insurance questioned that suggestion. I was put on Provera 10 mg for the protocol of 90 days. Repeated the ultrasound and biopsy. 10 days after taking Provera I started spotting light bleeding. A week later came a heavy period with large clots. My doctor prescribed Lysteda for 5 days, blood work then back on Provera. No thank you. I am exhausted! I am struggling with my concentration, worrying about being able to change my pads before leakage, and feeling tired and weak, with headaches, and chills. I won't take Provera or Lystedia. I am done with my uterus and had all this trouble. I don't want any more drugs. Hysterectomy time!"

• Over...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2019

Provera (medroxyprogesterone) "After bleeding vaginally very heavily for 12 weeks, I was finally diagnosed with Endometrial Hyperplasia and put on 5mg provera once a day. I'm supposed to take it for 6 months and then go back for another biopsy. It took about 3 weeks, but the bleeding stopped. But only for about 2 weeks. Then it started back. It's not as heavy as it was, but I'm still steadily bleeding! It's been another 4 weeks now. My doctor just isn't listening. He just keeps saying, "Some spotting can be expected during what would be your normal cycle..." This is NOT JUST spotting and it doesn't stop!! I don't know if I'm not taking enough, since I'm seeing a lot of people have been prescribed 10mg/twice a day, or what, but he won't increase my dosage so I don't know what else to do. I'm just so sick of bleeding!!"

• Shell
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2020

Provera (medroxyprogesterone) "This drug Provera is a nightmare , I have a pacemaker and it made my heart beat so fast , plus the chills to the point your teeth are chattering the bloating nausea and sick headache , I told all this to my gyno to which I got told just keep taking them , medication should not make you sicker. I have stopped taking them and feel much better have tried three goes with them same thing happens now I'm getting a second opinion and to see if there's a natural way to go"

• shelle
• November 19, 2015

Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) "I had hyperplasia last year, as well as endometriosis which I had surgery for. First I was prescribed the prometrium pills. Had great effects. Stopped taking that and was irregular again. Then I started bleeding and didn't stop for 36 days, and it was heavy. We decided on the shot because I wanted added birth control. I suffer from bipolar disorder and anything with estrogen is horrid. 2 days after the shot I stopped bleeding! Some mild cramping, a bit moody and weird dreams but overall great! I think it works best if you are lacking progesterone."

• Nana
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 29, 2020

Provera (medroxyprogesterone) "I started hemorrhaging July, 2019. Provera 10mg twice a day stopped the bleeding and the clots within a week. But my anxiety (for which I am on medication) is 10x worse. And it makes me irritable and mean!! I HATE the person I become on this medication!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2023

"I was diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia. No symptoms other than a heavy period and a little spotting between. I took medroxyprogesterone for 3 months. My anxiety was elevated, however, I'm unsure if it was the stress of the situation or the pills. I had one headache per month, usually around the time I would get my period, but it went away after 2 days. Second biopsy, great news. My lining is thinned. So far, so good."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2023

"I was diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia. No symptoms other than a heavy period and a little spotting between. I took medroxyprogesterone for 3 months. My anxiety was elevated, however, I'm unsure if it was the stress of the situation or the pills. I had one headache per month, usually around the time I would get my period, and it went away after 2 days. Second biopsy, great news. My lining is thinned. So far so good."

• Miley...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 18, 2015

"I am 32 y/o, I was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries and always have been very irregular with my periods to the point of going for 5 to 6 months with not even a drop of blood, recently my doctor found abnormal cells in my uterus lining, he prescribed medroxiprogesterone for 3 months 1 pill daily. Am done with the treatment now and during the 3 months I got my period 2 times only but in overall I felt fine no major side effects. I only felt it a little dizziness and a few headaches. I also put on some weight but with exercise I have managed. I feel great and can't wait to see the results of my next biopsy."

• Jen
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2020

Provera (medroxyprogesterone) "I was prescribed Medroxy progesterone for Endometrial Hyperplasia and wow! This medication is making me soo sick. I’m supposed to take it twice a day for 10 days but I couldn’t handle such a high dosage so I only take one. I have high blood pressure as well so it really spikes it up. The bleeding has stopped for now I’m only five days in. Just can’t take the way I feel after taking this pill."

• Lulu
• August 12, 2019

Provera (medroxyprogesterone) "I had a D&C to check for uterine cancer following bleeding/brown discharge after menopause and endometrial hyperplasia. The doctor put me on Provera three months ago but the discharge has only got worse. I'm supposed to have another D&C in December to see if the Provera has reversed the hyperplasia but instead I'm going to discuss a hysterectomy with the specialist as clearly this is not working and I don't want to increase the dose due to the risk of blood clots."