Medroxyprogesterone for Amenorrhea User Reviews

• Jos...
• January 23, 2020

"A drug I can rely on! I always get my period within 5 days of stopping Provera 10mg x 5 days. This time, it came on the morning of day 4. But get your diapers ready! It is extremely bloody! I am thankful for it kickstarting my cycle in hopes of a positive Frozen Embryo Transfer! I don't mind the heavy bleed and cramping. When you have infertility and amenorrhea, a period can be a blessing, it can mean new hope for the coming cycle (I am a glass half full type person!)"

• Man...
• December 15, 2019

"I missed my period for 3 months and was very worried and didn’t know what was going on in my system, but after Provera for 10 days, I didn’t start my period. But then after another 5 days, my period just started. Just have patience after taking this drug - it's really effective. I hope this helps someone."

• Con...
• June 22, 2019

"I have PCOS and my doctor prescribed me with Provera for 14 days, 10mg per day, and was told by my doctor that it will help me regulate my period. I remember taking it on May 17, and I was on it until May 31. I was told that I was going to get my period after 3 days. I didn’t get it after that, but I had light spotting a couple of days after. I called my doctor, she said I should get it very soon. Finally, it came on June 9th, it was still very light. Days passed, and it started to get heavier. It’s June 21 now, and I’m still bleeding. I have called my doctor to check with her if this is serious as I had never bled this much before, of course, it was very alarming. She told me that I had to wait until it subsides and have an ultrasound. I am also experiencing mood changes, breakouts, cramps, breast tenderness, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, and headaches. The side effects are not so bad, but my main concern is the long period. Did anyone else have the same experience?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2019

"I took Provera for 10 days at a dose of 10mg a day, prescribed by my fertility doctor with intentions to induce my period. My period was always regular up until recently. The side effects while on this drug were some pretty bad mood swings, mild cramps on and off, and breast soreness. A week after the dose ended and I still hadn’t gotten my period. Lo and behold, it arrived this morning. Thanks to this drug, we can now continue our fertility journey. Have patience - it can really work. Now I’ve got a heavy period with horrid cramps - but it’s worth it!"

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2020

"I was missing my period for a year and 6 months my doctor recommended it and I took Provera for the 5 days... had my period on schedule every month since then (4 periods now). I would recommend it to anyone."

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2021

"So let's talk about Provera. I was put on this for not having a period for 10 months. Just remember that during the time you don't have a period in most cases, your body is still producing that lining. I took it for a week (10mg a day) and got my period 3 days later. It is by far the worst period I've ever had. This is worse than any period I've had, even the ones I had directly after giving birth. I've bled through pads and tampons multiple times, and I'm only on day 4! I'm feeling nauseous, dizzy, and weak, normal daily functions are hard at this point. I also feel very angry and withdrawn to the point of where I just want to be by myself and sleep. Oh, not to mention the huge clots I've been passing. If this were considered a 'normal period,' I would have gone to the hospital by now. The cramps are horrendous also. I will say if you are trying to get your period, it does the job, just be prepared for one nightmarish period."

• Hot...
• June 28, 2019

"So I didn’t have normal periods and actually I missed my period for 4 to 5 years. On June 13, 2019, I took Provera for 10 days. On June 25, 2019, like magic, my period is here. Today is June 28, 2019, and I’m still on my period. So, I would say if you don’t have a regular period, this pill will definitely bring it back! Thank you!! Baby making time!"

• Ifm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2016

"I have never had a normal cycle. I started on birth control very young because I had constant bleeding that was almost never-ending for years. I switched the type of birth control I was on over the years at least 15 times and nothing was able to control the relentless bleeding. At 24, I got married and stopped taking the pill altogether, at which time my cycle also completely stopped. For a year, my husband and I tried to conceive with no luck, so finally I switched to an OBGYN specialist who prescribed me Provera. I took the Provera for 10 days, and by day 6 or 7, I had already begun my period which lasted for 7 days. Two weeks after my period stopped, I conceived my daughter. I highly recommend Provera for infertility problems!"

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 7, 2019

"PCOS!!! Irregular periods and trying to conceive for 2nd time, I was prescribed Provera 10mg for 10 days so that my progesterone level could be monitored. From what I read, from day 3-7 you should get periods. Today is day 6 and still no periods :("

• Try...
• May 30, 2014

"Didn't have a period for 1.5 years - was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and hypothyroidism. As hubby and I have been trying to conceive, not having any periods has been difficult to judge any ovulation. Was put on Provera to induce a period before the doctor prescribes any ovulation medicines. Took Provera for 10 days, didn't have any side effects. But after I stopped, I felt nauseous, breasts were very sensitive, was over emotional/very irritable, and a bit dizzy at times. Had light spotting on day 3 and 4 after stopping Provera, then period starting on day 5. Day 5 and 6 were light-medium, but then afterwards was extremely heavy for 2-3 days with really bad cramping."

• Kat...
• August 13, 2020

"I have PCOS, and I take Provera every 3 months in order to get periods. I take 10mg for 7 days, and then a few days later I have my period. When I first started it, I would only take it for 5 days. When I took it for 5 days, my period wouldn’t come for TWO WEEKS. But then when the doctor said to try it for 7 days, my period came on day 9 (two days after taking it). I have no side effects from it, other than it makes me really hungry. But that goes away after a week or so. Works like a charm. Highly recommend for PCOS with no periods."

• Sad...
• April 19, 2021

"I'm trying to get pregnant for more than 8 years. My fertility doctor said I have a polyp in my uterus. My husband's sperm count is low too. I have normally regular periods. I'm 35 years old now. I had heavy bleeding that lasted more than 14 days. Then my fertility doctor gave me Provera 10mg for 14 days on Feb 11, 2021. My last pill was on Feb 25 or 26. Period should come back in a week after Provera. Two months passed, no periods, no symptoms, 3 negative pregnancy tests. I'm worried about what is going on with me."

• Jos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2020

"I was on Depo-Provera injection for 7 years, came off the injection and was missing my menstrual cycle for 7 months to follow. Husband & I are TTC, so OBGYN put me on Provera 10 mg x 7 days to strike my cycle. I had brown spotting lightly on day 6 and 7 after stopping Provera, thought it didn’t work properly, called my doctor and got worried. Actual flow didn’t come until day 16 after stopping Provera. The period was moderate, nothing extreme, and lasted 3 days. We’re not quite sure if it was a Provera withdrawal bleed or my body getting back into function, but needless to say, it did something! Now hoping and waiting for a positive ovulation test! Be advised - it can take up to 3 weeks for a withdrawal bleed from Provera, give it some time!"

• Beb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2015

"I just wanted to give a recent review on Provera. Before I started Provera tablets, my issue was I didn't have a period for 4 months, and I didn't understand why. My doctor tested my hormones, and everything came back normal. I was so frustrated and confused because I didn't understand why my period had stopped. My boyfriend and I are trying for our third child, so not having a period was a big problem. Finally, my doctor prescribed me Provera, 1 pill for 10 days. After 3 days post taking the pill, my period finally came, yayyyy!!! I was so nervous because reading the reviews had me feeling like the Provera wasn't going to work. So I would recommend this medicine for anybody who has irregular periods or if your periods stop."

• Jmo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2020

"I have PCOS and haven’t had regular (if any at all) periods for 2 years since coming off the contraceptive pill. Doctor prescribed me Provera for 10 days, and 2 days after finishing this 10-day course, I got my period. During the 10 days, I had a little breast tenderness, cramping, and moodiness, but very mild."

• JPe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2020

"Took 10 mg Provera for 7 days for fertility reasons. Will NEVER take this medication again. I got such severe anxiety to the point where I ended up going to the ER because I thought something was wrong with me. I have never had such emotional instability in my life. About 3 weeks after taking the last pill, my panic attacks finally subsided. Also, my vision is all messed up now, and I am having muscle twitches. I did get my period, but was too bothered by all the Provera side effects that I didn’t end up going through with the Clomid."

• gat...
• March 16, 2016

"I've always had VERY irregular periods due to kidney failure. I'm 22 years old and have gone as long as 6 years without a period. The first time I was prescribed Provera, I took 1 10 mg pill a day for 10 days. It took 2 weeks to get my period. I was so excited because I didn't think it was going to work for me. My period came back for 6 months without missing a beat. After it stopped coming, I had to redose and I'd get it for another 6 months at a time. I was having the worst time falling, but finally a miracle happened for me! If it wasn't for Provera giving me my period, I'm almost certain I wouldn't be holding my baby girl in my arms. I would give it a 10 rating if it weren't for me having to redose so often."

• JFa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2019

"Took Provera 10 mg for 7 days. Then waited for withdrawal bleed, which seemed like forever. By day 9, I called GYN, panicked, thinking it wasn’t working, she said it could take up to 14 days after taking the last pill to work. Was getting discouraged, set up an appointment with GYN for the 14th day to discuss my other options, BUT on day 11, I started my flow! Be patient, unlike myself, it really does work! Will be taking Clomid again after 5 days, which has given me more side effects in the past than Provera did. Took at night before bed with little side effects."

• Sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2021

"I had irregular periods all through 2020, then in 2021 I missed 4 periods in a row. I took Provera 10 mg for 10 days. On the 6th day after my last pill, my period came, yay!!! But 9 days later, I’m still bleeding. I don’t know how much longer I’ll have to bleed for, but the bleeding is normal with zero cramps. I recommend Provera for every lady out there battling Amenorrhea and irregular periods."

• SHa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2020

"Taking Provera was the worst decision I ever made. My period was very heavy. I was told by my OBGYN that it was going to delay my period, but it made me worse than I was before taking it. Day 5 of my period and still a heavy flow. Still have pain. I found out after taking it I will have another period 3-7 days after having a 10-day cycle. I can’t have this much bleeding."

• sie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2018

"So I was prescribed Provera because I haven’t had my period in over a year, and I had to take it for 5 days. I’m not sure of the dose, I think 5 or 10. I started on the 24th of July and stopped on the 28th. During the 5 days, I was getting like PMS and light cramping. After I stopped, it took me 6 days to finally get my period, and it was heavy. Like SUPER heavy. My periods are usually heavy, so it didn’t really faze me, and so were my cramps, but it’s horrible when you haven't had a period in a while, you kind of forget the pain. So I’m almost on day 9 of my period, and the flow is still going strong. I’m worried it won’t ever stop. My cramps are so bad it radiates to my back and down my legs, and it is constant all day, I don’t know what to do. My emotions are all over the place as well, I get in an uncontrollable rage and extremely sad throughout the day. Hopefully, it stops."

• And...
• January 29, 2021

"I took Provera because I have irregular periods, and I was told it would help induce my periods. I took 10 mg for 10 days. I had a mild headache the first two days, then my body got used to it. I had my period a day after my 10th pill, and it was regular, nothing abnormal. I would recommend it."

• Bas...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 15, 2020

"PCOS and irregular periods. I take Provera to start my period if it has been longer than 3 months (sometimes a little longer if I get too comfortable). I typically take one 10 mg pill daily for 7-10 days. If I take it for the full 10 days, I will start my period either a day after coming off the pill or within 3 days. If I take it for less than 10 days, it usually takes anywhere from 3-14 days to start my cycle. I recently passed a kidney stone (ouch), which interrupted my Provera schedule, so I was only able to make it to dose #4. Today is day 11 after taking the last pill, and I have started my cycle."

• Ree...
• July 25, 2016

"I was on Depo Provera shot for 1.5 years before wanting to change to natural family planning. After getting off the shot, I had no period for 1 year. Doc prescribed Provera. I did not bleed. Three months later, I became pregnant. I miscarried around 5 weeks. It was a natural miscarriage. Waited two months, still no period. Went back to doc. Prescribed Provera 10 mg for 10 days (again), currently bleeding on day one after the last pill. I recommend this medicine. It does jump-start the cycle. And I believe that helped me ovulate during the first cycle even though I did not have a period with it. Never lose hope if you are trying to conceive or simply just bring back a regular cycle so that you can feel like a 'normal' woman."

• Pro...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 9, 2016

"I went without a period for 7 years and also had other fertility issues. If I didn't get prescribed this medication, I wouldn't have been able to conceive. I don't remember having side effects because I was so happy I got my cycle! The first time I took Provera, it took 2+ weeks to get my period. I thought it hadn't worked, but to my surprise, it had! So happy my OB-GYN prescribed me this."