Provera User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Moo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am 46 and live in the UK. I've just been put on this Provera medication today. I have had numerous blood tests and have been told that I am on my way to menopause, kick-started after having my left ovary removed due to a cyst in 2015. I have been lucky in the sense that periods weren't too bad for me growing up, but over the last couple of years, they have been very irregular. Lately, though, I have had quite heavy flooding and am awaiting an appointment to have a hysteroscopy. My last period finished on Christmas Eve, and since then I have had spotting every day, sometimes a lot. Hot flushes, headaches, and erratic sleeping patterns. I am taking prescribed iron tablets and vitamin D, as I feel exhausted. So, today the doctor put me on Provera, 2 tablets a day. I am hoping that they will help."

• Loa...
• January 4, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "This is my 3rd time taking this medication, Provera, for problem bleeding. The first time, it worked for like 4 days. After the 4th day, I couldn’t stop bleeding and had to go back to the ER. I was put on Provera again. This time, it didn’t work at all. Actually, when I took the last pill, the next day, I couldn’t stop bleeding. I had clots the size of grapefruits. I was so lightheaded I went to the ER, and I needed a blood transfusion. I was put on Provera again for the third time. See how they work for me this time. On my 3rd day taking them. I guess they work differently on everyone."

• Amr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2018

For Amenorrhea "Provera is an effective medicine for amenorrhea. I would like to share my experience here: When I didn't get my periods on the regular dates, I went to the gynecologist, he told me things were okay. The reasons for the delay he told me were hormonal imbalance and stress. He gave me certain medicines and a syrup of herbal medicine to get the periods and make them regular. But, I didn't get my period in spite of taking them. So, I googled this medicine and got my periods after taking Provera 10 mg tablet daily for 5 days. I would like to thank all who reviewed this medicine earlier."

• Kas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am 56 years old. I have not had a period in 10 years. Last month I started again. Extremely heavy flow for 2 weeks. Had a vaginal ultrasound and found no signs of cancer. Yesterday I started again, today I started taking Provera. I am hoping it stops the bleeding. Heavy bleeding, cramps (front and lower back), and clots."

• Mel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Just turned 40. Never had issues with my cycle. This time around I had a huge gap between periods, my period came on day 67! And it has lasted 35 days and is still going strong. Had blood work, a pap, and an internal vaginal ultrasound, all 100% normal. Started Medroxyprogesterone. Was told to take 10 mg twice a day until bleeding stopped. It’s now been 15 days and still no sign of stopping. The first few days, it slowed down but then went back to a heavy flow. I’m going in for a D&C in the next week. I’m just so confused as to why this drug has worked to stop everyone else’s bleeding but not mine."

• Ari...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was bleeding for 2 months straight. My first time with an abnormal period. An ultrasound showed 2 cysts on my left ovary. I took Provera, which stopped my bleeding after two days. The stomach cramps became so severe that one day I took 1/2 the dose, 5 mg, instead of 10 mg. I spotted the day after, so I immediately started taking the 10 mg again. The bleeding is heavy now. I’ve been bleeding for a week. I regret taking half a dose. I see the doctor again later this month. I just want a regular cycle again!"

• Roz...
• June 27, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "This medication works for me with high iron and vitamin C. And if overweight, try to lose weight. I’m taking iron 27 mg, folic acid, and vitamin C 1000 mg. Natural iron and vitamin C. Blend kale, spinach, strawberry, half a glass of orange juice, and half a glass of water. Do it twice a day. Don’t take calcium with it. Take calcium some other time of the day. Hope this will help you guys."

• Miz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2014

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "My experience with Provera has been a very painful situation. I am 26 and was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome at the age of 22. I never had regular periods since the age of 15. I was always on some form of birth control to regulate. I was taking the Depo-Provera shot (depo shot) for about 6 months before I decided to get off due to the excessive weight gain. The Nurse Practitioner weaned me off of the shot and decided to give me the Micronor birth control pills, which did not help as well. I have been on my cycle for 2.5 months. I cannot afford insurance, the only thing I could do was go to the emergency room. I saw the ER doctor there, where she gave me the Provera 10 mg four times a day. My bleeding has gotten heavier."

• 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."

• Jly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started my period in March. It's been mostly light bleeding, but on Friday it got pretty heavy. By Tuesday I was in the ER because I was just passing softball-sized balls every single time I stood up. I went to see my OB-GYN today, and he prescribed me Provera. Prior to taking it, I was still passing huge clots and just overall felt miserable. I've barely had an appetite and just felt so tired. Within two hours of taking this pill, I could feel the difference. I had more energy, I don't feel stabbing pain in my lower back from cramps, and I don't feel like a waterfall is going to come pouring out of me when I stand up. I know this is only the first day, and I still have 13 days to go on this pill, but so far it's been amazing."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2016

For Amenorrhea "I'm 18 and had very regular periods every month for 4 years, and they stopped for no reason. Played the wait game, and before I knew it, 3 whole years had passed. 5-day, 10 mg Provera challenge starting July 1st, and on July 9th, 4 days after my last pill, got my period. Not a terrible period for me like everyone else. A little heavy, mild cramping, but my periods used to be worse. Also, does anybody know if it's true if my periods come back on their own after 3 Provera cycles? Read that in a few places, but I don't know if it's true."

• dee...
• November 13, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am 58 years old and haven't had a period in 8 years. Two years ago, I started spotting for a few months. The OBGYN did a uterine biopsy and found negative results. At the end of Sept/2019, I started bleeding, not spotting. They did another biopsy to find negative results again. I really put my foot down for them to do a hysterectomy, otherwise, I don't think they would have suggested it. From what I read, this should stop the bleeding. Prayerfully, it will. The OBGYN put me on Provera: 2 pills twice a day for 7 days, then down to one pill twice a day. My bleeding slowed down a bit, but never completely stopped. I'm scheduled to have a D&C and hysterectomy in two days to see what's going on. They have definitely seen a polyp but want to put a camera up there to see if there's anything else. The Provera gives me a headache and seems to make me bleed more than I was. But I can't be sure."

• D R...
• April 25, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was put on Provera for abnormal bleeding due to uterine fibroids. It didn't help with the bleeding, only made it worse. I had clotting the size of a golf ball and bad cramping...was told by the nurse it can take up to 10 days for it to work, well, I was on it for 14 days and nothing changed."

• Syn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I took Provera 10 mg pills at the beginning of August for 10 days. Like 3 days later, I started spotting. 4 days later, the spotting got a little heavy with clots but never the regular flow of the menstruation cycle. Long story short, I've been bleeding lightly for the past two weeks, and I’m beyond annoyed."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was having abnormal bleeding for one month, and I went to the doctor, and he prescribed Provera 10 mg for me. The Provera tablet should be taken up to 19 days, with or without meals. After starting to take the pills, on the seventh day, my period came, it came very heavy, where I had to change my sanitary product every 1 hour. After about 10 days of the period, it finally stopped. I woke up one morning without seeing any blood on my sanitary product."

• twi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am 39 years old. My whole life, I had normal periods. Some months, the cramping was awful, but they were regular, same time every month. Then, about 2 years ago, they began coming earlier every month. I was having 1, twice a month. I saw my gyno 5 months ago (July), who did an ultrasound and said it all looked normal. I was back in October, the bleeding was getting worse. He prescribed Provera 10 mg once a day to start. When I began bleeding again, he said it would stop the bleeding, so I did as instructed and bled for 10 days straight. It stopped only to return 9 days later for another 9 days, stopped for a week, then started again the 17th of this month (November). This time, it started brown in color. It is the 30th, STILL bleeding."

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

For Endometrial Hyperplasia, Prophylaxis "I am a 64-year-old woman who is 15 years post-menopausal. A polyp was removed from my cervix. I had an ultrasound of the uterus with a biopsy. The biopsy came back okay, and the lining of the uterus measurement was 15. Ultrasound showed probably a 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. I repeated the ultrasound and biopsy. Ten days after taking Provera, I started spotting light bleeding. A week later, I had 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 Lysteda. I am done with my uterus and had all this trouble. I don't want any more drugs. Hysterectomy time!"

• Ali...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2021

For Amenorrhea "First, I'm from Brazil, so forgive my bad English =]. I have PCOS and decided to stop taking birth control pills 8 months ago. I know it's expected to have irregular periods for a while, but I was on the 70th day of my cycle...so I decided to take Provera for the first time ever (doctors here only prescribe metformin or bc pills for PCOS). I took 10 mg for 7 days and 5 days after the last pill, my blood came!! Yay! It was a regular flow and light cramps. The only thing I noticed during the 7 days was food cravings and crazy dreams."

• Cic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2020

For Amenorrhea "I was prescribed this drug, Provera, due to not having a period for several months and wanting to get pregnant. I was given a 10-day supply, and I had painful stomach aches. So bad that I didn’t take it the last 2 days. My period came just a few days later, and it was not heavy but pretty normal. Around the 4th day, my cramps became unbearable. Never experienced such pain before. The doctor wants me to continue to use this drug if I don’t see my period again next month. I’m not sure I can go through with it again."

• Rer...
• August 5, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Well, I have been prescribed this medication before, and I have had to go through blood clots and heavy cramps. But this time it's even heavier cramps and blood clots, and using about 20 pads in 2 to 3 days. I feel so weak, and it feels gross to even move or go anywhere in public. I'm also taking ibuprofen every 3 to 4 hours. What do y'all prefer for taking for the pain? Thank you, everyone, for your input. Have a great day."

• Dan...
• December 11, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was bleeding large clots nonstop for 3 months. I kept going to the ER, and they did nothing. The last time I went, my RBC count was so low I had to have 2 blood transfusions along with surgery. I was given Provera to take. I have been taking it now for 5 days, and the blood is completely gone. I am just worried it will come back when the pills are gone."

• Ang...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 3, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been bleeding profusely (clots, steady bleeding) for a year and a half - yes, 18 months! I have seen 2 different OB-GYNs. I am 46 and have fibroid tumors and ovarian cysts. Both doctors have used the 'try this and see' approach, and I have been given Provera, Depo shots, and Beyaz birth control. None of these have stopped the bleeding. After taking the Beyaz last December, my blood sugar level rose to 450, and it took a month to get it back to normal. Of course, now I am considered a diabetic and have to take Metformin every day despite the fact that I was not diabetic or prediabetic before then. It is ridiculous that these doctors will not consider a permanent treatment option!"

• GYP...
• June 20, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I'm 62 and have had spotty bleeding for the last 12 years, after menopause had definitely set in. Recently, the bleeding has intensified with cramps and small clots. Obviously, something is wrong, but I need to get the bleeding under control first. The doctor prescribed Provera 10 mg once daily for 10 days. It seemed to stop the bleeding if I took it to the exact hour every day, but if I missed a dose by a couple of hours, then bleeding again. So, I doubled the dose and started taking 1 tablet every 12-18 hours, which helped, mostly. The cramps have lessened but not disappeared. And I've had a dull headache for a week, with some relief as time goes on. How long am I going to have to take this drug so I can stop wearing a pad? Yuck."

• Drw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 15, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am 48, and I have uterine fibroids. I have heavy periods with no pain, usually lasting 5 to 7 days. I don't like my gyno, and I know with menopause the cyst will shrink or go away. In February, I was hospitalized with 2 blood transfusions and more iron infusions, which I have had several of due to heavy bleeding. My husband convinced me to see a gyno, so I did. I'm not happy they put me on Provera 5 once a day, and I'm on month 2. The first month's period lasted 16 days with debilitating pain in the lower end, pressure, and feeling like my insides were being ripped out, and I had to get another iron infusion. Period 2 now has lasted 19 days so far, and today I'm experiencing extreme pressure again and pain. I thought it was stopping, I was wrong. Passing lots of large clots, and when on the toilet, it sounds like I'm peeing. Can't have surgery right now. There has to be something else besides this pill. I'm finding a new doctor tomorrow after I get my iron levels checked again."

• Dai...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 9, 2012

For Amenorrhea "My doctor is giving me this to try and get my period under control. I'm 23, and since I was 16, my periods have been very irregular. I have a period once every 5 or 6 months. This is my second time taking this medicine. The first time was in December 2011 (6 months ago), and I started my period on the 10th day. I bled for 5 days, it started out light, then became EXTREMELY heavy. I was going through 6 or 7 tampons a day. After that, I had one more period that lasted only one day and was very light. So, the doctor told me to try this again. Today is day 9, and I have been extremely nauseous since about day 4. No period yet, but there is some excess discharge."