Provera is a progestin, a synthetic form of the hormone progesterone that's naturally produced in the body after ovulation
Some side
spotting or break-through bleeding, changes in menstrual periods, vaginal itching or discharge, changes in appetite, increased or decreased weight, nausea
If you miss a dose of medroxyprogesterone, you might get some breakthrough bleeding or spotting of blood from your vagina
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Sometimes there is some breakthrough bleeding that occurs in small amounts
Your doctor will tell you what day of your cycle to start
Nervousness, Mood Swings, and Depression
Depo Provera (also known as DMPA or Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) is modern hormonal contraception which can be used for long period (one shot for 3
Anovulation is the most common cause of DUB in reproductive-age women and On depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)
I have heard of older blood being brown but I have been getting a period every month (thanks to provera) I called my RE this
sudden loss of coordination
Medroxyprogesterone is used to treat amenorrhea (unusual stopping of menstrual periods) and abnormal uterine bleeding
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Common side effects
Yes: Irregular spotting is very common on Depo Provera ( medroxyprogesterone) especially the first 3 months of use
• Symptoms include vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, fever, chills, headache
Many women stop having periods
Abnormal or unusual vaginal bleeding—Depo-Provera CI® (contraceptive injection) or Depo-Subq Provera 104® should not be used in patients with this condition