Provera and Bloating: What Users Say

• Meg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Age 50. Provera was the worst for me. Heavy nonstop bleeding for a month. Took Megace. Per doc, waited a week. Now on Provera. Provera caused the following: anxiety, my blood pressure went up, cramping, huge bloating, ovarian cyst rupture. Into my second round of 10 mg for 10 days. Hate it. I am going back to ask for birth control pills. Anything to right my cycle that doesn't make me crazy."

• Nan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2018

For Amenorrhea "Stopped taking it 2 weeks ago. I've had cramps, backache, a huge zit on my face. I am 50 in December. Haven't had a period in a year. My gynecologist gave me Provera due to a thicker than normal lining. Don't know what's next? Just want some relief. I'm so bloated it's not even funny. Look pregnant. This medicine didn't work for me."

• Dia...
• October 6, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am 24, and I went on Provera on the 25th of last month because I was bleeding since the 5th of September and soaking through my pads every two to three hours. For me, Provera slowed down my period and stopped it for three days, and now I'm just bleeding all over again, still bleeding through a pad in about one to one and a half hours now, and it hurts worse. I have cramping, bloating, nausea, and clots that are much bigger, about the size of a golf ball, and I have been clotting ever since I started bleeding again. I had blood work done, it came out normal. Next is an ultrasound, and after that is a pelvic exam. I need help, not more issues. I started bleeding on the 2nd of October, not even a day after my last pill, and I've been getting dizzy and lightheaded."

• Mic...
• August 7, 2015

For Amenorrhea "I'm 41 and was prescribed Provera because on August 23 of this month it will be 3 months since I haven't had my period! I have been reading about it like crazy! My test results came back normal! Can someone tell me that after the 10th day on the pill I will get my period! I have severe headaches and bloating!"

• ALB...
• May 19, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "About a month ago, my grandma, who I was close to, died. Due to a plethora of issues that happened around the same exact time, my body was completely put through the wringer. I started my period early, it stopped the day of the funeral, after sobbing for days on end and not sleeping, and then now it's back in full force after taking one tablet. I was gushing blood so fast that the toilet was filled with blood, soaked through my pants within an hour at work, heading to the ER with pains in my ovaries, stabbing so hard I thought I was going to pass out. Now, bleeding is still severe and still hasn't stopped five days in. I cannot take one more dose. I have now been on my period for a month, and nothing is helping. I woke up with debilitating pain, stabbing so, so bad near my ovaries, I almost went to the ER. I haven't been able to leave my bed since. I have been curled up in a fetal position, and the gas and pain and bloating are so severe that I look pregnant."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2020

For Endometrial Hyperplasia, Prophylaxis "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. I have tried three goes with them, the same thing happens. Now I'm getting a second opinion and to see if there's a natural way to go."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "54 yr, peri-menopause experiencing bleeding for 6 weeks. Was given 10 days, 10 mg Provera. Never stopped bleeding, now it's Day 10. Now bloated, gained weight, ovaries have twinges of pain, menstrual cramps."

• Emi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have bled 60+ days. I am on day two of Provera. The nausea, cramping, diarrhea, bloating, and vaginal dryness are horrible, I have stopped bleeding though. I am scheduled for 10 mg for 10 days for the next three months."

• Kal...
• March 27, 2016

"I'm 24 years old and have always had a pretty regular period. I missed a period last month and immediately went to the doctor to make sure everything was okay. He confirmed it was probably stress due to the numerous issues I listed and prescribed Provera 10 mg once a day for 10 days. He said this would make me have a period after the 10 days so that my next period wouldn't be so bad. Day 1, didn't sleep for 27 hours. Day 2, I got extremely weak but couldn't sleep at all, and the cramps started rapidly. Day 3, I'm in tears from all the pain and pressure in my lower stomach and back. Day 4, I can't get up from the heating pad, no appetite, face is broken out in red blotches, I'm bloated and feel huge, and my mood is terrible. I will not take another pill. Ever."

• Pop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2023

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started Provera 10 mg around February 2023, and I had to take 20 mg three times a day. I had to take it because of a severe PV bleed. It had to be combined with other medications to stop bleeding. It really stopped the bleeding, and I was happy about the outcome. Whilst taking it, I realized I appeared bloated and gained weight, especially around the middle. I experienced this warmth from my legs, and my BP was elevated for some reason. Overall, Provera helped with the problem of severe PV bleed, which was a lot of worrying."