Provera for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding User Reviews (Page 2)

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2019

"I have been taking Provera since July 2019. I have had heavy periods for years and started a very irregular pattern in Dec 2018. The doctor put me on it to thin out my lining and correct a hormonal imbalance. I've had one period that was very light in Sept and haven't had another one. I am having a D&C for a polyp removal and am hoping I am finally done with heavy bleeding. Provera has saved my sanity."

• Lis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2020

"I took Provera for 21 days to treat very heavy nonstop bleeding. I am 45. At first, it drastically reduced my bleeding for a few days, but the bleeding continued quite heavily again until the last 4 days of being on it."

• Ove...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2018

"It’s a good medicine overall. I had really heavy bleeding and got sent to the hospital, and they put me on this, which was 10 mg for 20 days, and I stopped bleeding 12 days into it. But after reading some of these comments, it makes me so worried because once I stop it, I’ll have the “breakthrough” bleeding. So my thing is, how are you going to put someone on something for so long, then when they stop taking it, it’ll come rushing again? Hmm."

• Jan...
• March 14, 2009

"I am a 51-year-old female. In January 2008, I had a light period that lasted for 4 days and then stopped. Five days later, I started bleeding again. I had such a heavy flow with clotting that I had to change every 2 hours. After the 14th day, I began to get very weak. My mother convinced me that this was not normal and to see a gynecologist. On day 16 of this heavy bleeding, I went to the gynecologist. She told me I was going through menopause and prescribed Provera. On the next day, I was to take 20mg for 10 days. After 2 days, I stopped bleeding. On day 12, my doctor told me I needed to do this for the next 3 months and each month would get better, and it would help me through menopause. I do not feel good at all when I take the Provera."

• Mk1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2016

"I am 43, and the doctor says I am perimenopausal. My progesterone is not high enough. I did not have my period since November. My doctor prescribed me Provera. I have taken it for 5 days and started my period on the second day after taking the last pill. I started bleeding like a normal flow on Tuesday. I had minor cramping. Since Tuesday, cramping was getting worse and worse. And today, on Friday, I could not go to work as I am passing large blood clots. I have to change super pads every hour. I can't wait for this nightmare to stop. How long can this heavy part last? The last 24 hours were awfully heavy, losing too much blood. Should I go to the emergency room? Or should I wait? My doctor said to wait it out. But I am crying and feeling miserable."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2019

"Provera did not work for me. When I had my last period, before the operation to get fibroids removed, I had some really heavy period bleeding, I could not leave home. I had to go to A&E, where a GP prescribed Provera to me. The drug calmed the bleeding down for a few days, but it never stopped it. On some days, I would have really heavy bleeding with massive clots. During 2 weeks, I had to visit A&E a couple of times again, trying to explain that the drug was not working. I was assured again and again that since my operation was taking place in a couple of weeks, there was no point in changing the drug. In my third week of bleeding, it became extremely bad, it was pouring out non-stop for hours. I ended up in A&E again, where I collapsed at the reception and was admitted to the hospital. I was given an injection of Tranexamic acid that stopped the bleeding, and I was prescribed Norethisterone instead, which worked much better!"

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!!"

• 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."

• Can...
• June 25, 2019

"I went to the OB because I had been bleeding for 6 months straight. Ultrasound showed nothing, no fibroids, nada. So they gave me Provera, and I have been on it for 5 days, and not a thing has happened. I feel like I am on Groundhog Day. I want this nightmare to stop, I just can't take this. I have no life, and I have lost so much weight, it is not funny, no matter how much I eat."

• Zee...
• March 7, 2016

"My cycle has been on for over 3 months, so I went to the doctor. She prescribed Provera. The first day after starting the medication, I cramped (I'm not a cramper). The cramps stopped, but the bleeding never did. About two weeks on the pill, I started bleeding really heavily and passing too many clots, then I came to research. I wouldn't recommend this drug to anyone."

• I...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2015

"I went almost 3 months without a period. I should've known I was in for trouble, but I just let it slide until the day I started my period. I bled for 5 weeks non-stop. It was very heavy with lots of large clots. I went to the ER eventually, and the doctor prescribed me Provera 10 mg for 10 days. It was awesome for 10 days-almost no bleeding, just spotting here and there. I came off of Provera, and 2 days later, I'm bleeding 10 times worse and a lot more clots than I was before taking the drug. Something's got to give, I just want to be able to be normal again!"

• 193...
• May 13, 2015

"I am 31 years old. Since the birth of my first child, I've had very heavy, painful periods. Often irregular, as in a couple of times a month. But I have been bleeding for almost 5 months now. Three months ago, I was put on Provera 10 mg once a day. It lightened my bleeding after a few days, then I had brown discharge for a few days. But I started bleeding again even while taking the Provera. I first had a 10-day supply, then a 30-day supply, another 2 weeks, and now 2 more. But it has changed nothing. I'm bleeding and cramping nonstop and still have no answers. No fibroids, polyps, or cysts."