Medroxyprogesterone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding User Reviews (Page 4)

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2016

"My whole life I've had horrible periods. After having 3 kids, my gyno finally discovered that my ovaries produce way too many eggs and my uterus has an extra thick lining. My tubes have been tied for 9 yrs. After having nightmare periods, my Dr prescribed me Provera. I've been on it for 2 months. The Dr said that as long as I take it, I won't have a period. Well, I started a wk ago on my period again. It's been nonstop, with absolutely no signs of quitting. I'm incredibly frustrated. The cramps and fatigue are more than I can handle."

• Hat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2020

"This is my second shot, and I am still bleeding like the first one. The shot is supposed to work for 3 months, but for some reason, I get about a month only. After that, I literally have my period every day 'til I get my next shot. This shot has not been helpful at all. On top of getting my period every day for 2 months, I gain weight like crazy, too. Too many cons, I would rather not be on the shot."

• cca...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2021

"I have been on Provera 10 mg for about a month. I was initially diagnosed with uterine polyps and had a DNC done to remove the polyps, and my OBGYN prescribed Provera to stop the bleeding. It stopped for maybe 5 days but then started again and was way heavier with more clotting and cramping. My OBGYN, in turn, prescribed mefenamic acid in combination with the Provera, and it still hasn't stopped the bleeding. I've been bleeding heavily for almost 10 days now. I've started to see a slowing in the amount of blood, but it's not stopping altogether. It has been about 3 months of bleeding. Next step for me is a hysterectomy. I'm 34 years old and do not want to do that. I'm hoping this will work. It hasn't so far, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed."

• Zen...
• February 4, 2018

"53 yo, abnormal prolonged bleeding, clots, flooding. I had scans that showed thickened wall lining on the uterus, 14 mm plus fibroids. Prescribed 10 mg Provera, twice daily for 3 months. Next scan showed huge reduction down to 6 mm thickness and greatly reduced size of fibroids. A success on this side of things. Not so much for the bleeding. Will be patient."

• Sas...
• March 25, 2009

"I am 47 and this is my second time on Provera. The only side effects I have noticed are intense night sweats. I am hotter than usual. The day after my first dose, I was nauseous and had a headache like a hangover. It has happened a few other times during the 10 days. I do think that I can live with 10 days a month of Provera because I was bleeding a lot. I was stuck at home. At least now, even if I don't feel good, I can still leave home."

• Fia...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 9, 2020

"I’ve been on the Depo Provera shot for over 6 months now and don’t have any complaints. I haven’t had a period since I started it! No cramps, no blood, pretty much the only thing I deal with is the emotional cycle, which I can deal with just fine. When I get the shot, for about a day, everything tastes weird. It makes my hip/leg feel weird, but I found that walking around and staying rather active the day of the shot helps a bunch! The shot is super quick and doesn’t hurt at all, at least for me with a high pain tolerance. Oh, and I’m not pregnant at all! My boyfriend and I don’t use any other form of protection, and I’ve never even had a pregnancy scare. I used to be on the pill for 3 years, and I like this even better. Overall, everything is going well! I would definitely recommend this form of birth control."

• Tka...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2019

"Thanks to everyone who shared. I’m 43, no history of menstrual irregularity. Missed a period in August, it arrived in early October, and I’ve bled since then. Very heavy with clots. To the point I struggle with working and can’t exercise. Pelvic ultrasound normal. Doc wants me to have a hysteroscopy. I’m terrified it’s something sinister. Reading all your stories has given me hope."

• Koo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 16, 2016

"I'm a 31-year-old diagnosed with PCOS. I've been having irregular periods since the age of 15. They put me on birth control, which regulated them. Now, older, they are worried about my blood pressure and blood clots. The longest I've gone without a period is a year and a half. The last 3 months, I've had spotting every day. The doctor put me on Provera, 10 pills every 3 months. I got my period on the 4th day of taking the pills and am now dealing with debilitating cramps, heavy bleeding, and clotting bigger than quarter size. I bleed through a tampon and pad every hour. Had to leave work early today because I bled through my pants in a matter of 30 minutes. It's been like this for 3 days and is unbearable. When will it end?"

• sab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2015

"I am 23 years old and bled heavily for 7 weeks. Due to my religious beliefs, I will not accept blood under any and all circumstances, so I tried Provera in an attempt to stop the bleeding. On the 1st pill, I went from bleeding heavily to just brown spotting, and after 4 days, my bleeding completely stopped. I was on 10 mg for 10 days. I just completed my last pill today and feel better than ever! Just happy that I'm not bleeding anymore and I can be a mom to my 8-month-old daughter."

• Ove...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2014

"I had my first shot, and the first three months were fine. After the second shot, I haven't stopped bleeding. When I was due for my third shot, my doctor advised against having it. It should have worn off by now. I am still bleeding, now five months after my second shot, it feels like it is never going to stop."

• Pip...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2014

"This shot has caused me so many issues. I got it only once. Before the shot, I had abnormally heavy periods that lasted 6 days, and to be honest, I'd rather go back to that. My body has had so many issues. The first month, things were fine. The only issues I had within the first month were headaches and nausea (the nausea got extremely severe at times, I actually had to grip onto my boyfriend just to get stable or lie on the floor). Then came the second month, excessive spotting. I also got major depression and hated everyone. I am currently on my third month of the shot, and I am still spotting heavily and sometimes bleeding. Due to the shot, I am now anemic and facing heading to the ER, but I can't because I do not have insurance."

• Anonymous
• September 29, 2014

"I started my shot around June of this year, and since then I have not stopped bleeding. My doctor is prescribing Nuvaring to put on top of my shot to see if it will stop the bleeding. I will definitely post my results."

• al4...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 30, 2014

"I've been on the shot since the beginning of May. I've been bleeding constantly for 7 months, with very frequent headaches. I almost thought I was anemic at one point due to the shot. However, it was very effective in preventing pregnancy, but definitely not worth all the other symptoms."

• Anonymous
• December 14, 2009

"Worked just like the doctor said. I had been bleeding for 5 months without stopping. Took Provera for 2 weeks, and then started bleeding very heavily. Bled for almost 2 more weeks, and have now completely stopped bleeding. Just started taking Provera again for the 2nd month. It makes me a little sleepy and dizzy, but it is well worth it to get my bleeding regulated!"

• Mum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2018

"At first, I went in to get treatment for uterine bleeding, which I’ve had for over 3 weeks. I was prescribed Provera 10 mg once a day for 10 days (which stopped the bleeding instantly). Soon after, during my 5th day of taking the pill, I started to cramp with slight bleeding. By the 3rd day into my “menstrual cycle,” I started to bleed heavily. Now, I’m on my 7th day, and there’s no sign of slowing down. The doctor told me it typically will last 2 weeks, and if I’m still bleeding heavily, I’ll need to see her. The doctor also said if I’m not changing no more than 2 pads per hour, it’s normal. I’m kinda irritated and scared."

• Jen...
• August 22, 2014

"Had the shot once, no bleeding the first two months, then the third month a four-week-long period. Didn't go back (due for another shot May third), and I've pretty much been bleeding/spotting the whole time. April-September and still going strong."

• RP0...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2016

"Last September, I went to the OB-GYN for my heavy bleeding because I am tired of taking birth control and other meds. They prescribed me Provera in an attempt to prolong my 'dry time.' It seemed to work for about 2 months, and then suddenly I began having issues with even heavier bleeding, passing large clots, and shorter cycles (18-21 days). This continued until March of this year when I bled so heavily I had to be put in the hospital for an emergency D&C and had to have a blood transfusion (3 units). Now I continually have issues with hemorrhaging. The Provera made an already bad situation worse. Now it looks like I may have to pursue surgical options as a result. If you are wondering whether or not to take Provera, DON'T!!"

• Blo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 29, 2017

"I wish I could give this a ZERO star. They warned me that I could have some abnormal bleeding, but nobody warned me that I'd be bleeding enough to support the Red Cross. My blood count is low, which it never has been before. Not to mention the acne, the attitude, the sore breasts, and the emotional instability to go along with it. The REAL reason this works as birth control is because nobody on this medication is doing anything even remotely related to sex (oh yeah, I forgot to mention - no sex drive). Even if you had a sex drive, it's a bloody war zone! Nope! Hopefully, someone, anyone really, will read this and think, 'nope, I'll go a different route,' and I will have saved someone some MAJOR heartache and struggles."

• key...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2014

"I'm approaching the third calendar shot for me, and now that I have begun to bleed unexpectedly, I've taken the time to evaluate myself. Since beginning the Depo-Provera in February, I've noticed a series of uncontrollable headaches, as well as a spike in my blood pressure. I was administered a better dosage of hydrochlorothiazide to reduce the effects of this blood pressure spike, but immediately preceding my dosage, I started experiencing this unexpected bleeding. Taken aback by such abrupt change, this makes me reflect on the changes my body has experienced throughout the short course of being administered Depo. I had even begun to experience anxiety here and there, not to mention fatigue. Later came the abdominal cramps and pains, with vaginal adverse side effects."

• Ban...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 5, 2020

"The Depo-Provera is horrible. Had my son July 2019 and had Depo. I have been spotting since then, I could hardly tell if I get my period because there is blood every day. I hope my fellow women get this message before they take this horrible shot."

• Anonymous
• January 23, 2011

"I started taking Provera January 7th because I had 3 different periods in the month of December, regular (changed every 2-3 hrs), to light (barely noticed it, changed every 4-5 hrs), to extremely heavy with huge clots (literally changed every time I stood up because there would be a gush of blood). I was told to take it for about 2 weeks and that I would have a period afterward. I stopped bleeding, but I got my period a couple of days before the 2 weeks were up. The side effects I've had are nausea (seriously sick to my stomach, the mere thought of food almost made me regurgitate), and my body was extremely sore, and it made me tired. I still have pills, and honestly, I'm not sure if I should still be taking it, but I guess the pills work."

• CJa...
• August 1, 2018

"July 4, I get my cycle. I am on it for 9 days. At this time, I go to the doctor. She prescribes me Provera. A day or two of taking it, and the cycle is gone. A week after I finished, my cycle is back, heavier than I have ever had and has been on for 8 days. I see no signs of it leaving. I went to the doctor, all they did was prescribe me Provera again. I don't want to take it because it is to bring your period. I don't need it to be brought on. I want it to go away. How long am I going to be bleeding after taking this medicine? It is like I am peeing on myself, and it is frustrating. Please help. I have never had any issues with long heavy cycles before, so I don't know what is going on."

• Pco...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2016

"I've had PCOS since I was a teen, very irregular periods, Dr. says I don't ovulate. High school sweetheart and I got married, and we want children. It's very difficult having PCOS. Dr. prescribed Provera to induce a period. She said it would shed the lining and would be like starting 'new.' Took 1 pill a day for 7 days. Took 3 days to start my period after the last pill. I do not recommend this pill to anyone. I've had severe bleeding for several days and large blood clots. I soak through at least 2 super plus tampons an hour. It leaks so bad through the tampon I have to also wear pads. Pads have rubbed me raw, and the heavy bleeding and constant changing of tampons have made me raw from the top of my vagina to my butthole. I'm very weak and dizzy."

• dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2017

"Been on this medication for nearly a week now. I am bleeding terribly, really bad cramping. I am 42 now, and I have had irregular periods for 3 years, but now it's a nightmare. It just feels like you are the only person going through this, it drags you down. Ladies, any idea how long these pills take to kick in to bring the bleeding to an end?"

• Jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2021

"Just wanted to share my experience with Provera. I was prescribed 20 mg for 30 days. I had heavy bleeding with huge clots on the 4th day of taking Provera. I was bleeding for two weeks while on Provera, and then it stopped. Just give this medication the time, it works."