Treatment for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Patient Information for Provera

If your doctor has prescribed Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) to you, or if you are simply trying to find out more information concerning Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate), then this literature will prove beneficial to you. What is Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate)? Well, Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) comes in tablet form. The tablet strengths for Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) are 2.5 milligrams, which are tablets that are peach in color, 5 milligrams which are white in color, and 10 milligrams which are also white in color. The 5 milligram tablets for Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) are not only white in color, but have six sides as well. The other dosage strengths come in round tablet form.

Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) is used to treat uterine bleeding that is abnormal. Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) treats abnormal uterine bleeding that is caused due to imbalances in the hormonal structure in the women's body. Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) is also used for amenorrhea of the secondary nature. To treat abnormal uterine bleeding, you must begin to take Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) on the 16^th or 21^st day of your menstrual cycle, and it can be 5 milligram to 10 milligrams of Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) used daily for five to ten days. To treat secondary amenorrhea, you must take 5 milligrams up to 10 milligrams daily of Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) for five to ten days. If your doctor has prescribed Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) along with estrogen replacement therapy, then five to ten milligrams of Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) are required daily for twelve to fourteen days each month, but only beginning on Day 1 or Day 16 of your menstrual cycle. Surprisingly, Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) can also be used to treat sexual aggression in men!

Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) works in the body because the Medroxyprogesterone Acetate mimics the naturally occurring hormone in the female's body known as progesterone. It is important that you know that Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) can NOT be taken during the first four months of your pregnancy, if you happen to be pregnant. This could definitely increase the risk of your child being born with birth defects, even if taken in small amounts. So if you feel you may be pregnant, or already are, consult your doctor regarding this and tell him the details of your pregnancy. If you are pregnant, Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) may not be for you.

You can take Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) with meals, or even in between meals. If you happen to miss a dose of Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate), take it as soon as you can, unless it's almost time for your next dose. Never double dose on Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate). Just skip the dose you missed in this case, and continue with your normal dosing schedule.

Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate), like all medications, has its fair share of side effects. What are the side effects, you ask? Well, the most common drug interactions with the body that patients have reported is blood clots within the veins, brain, or heart, acne, irregular menstrual bleeding, tenderness in the breasts, excessive overflow of milk (if you are breastfeeding), depression, fever, extra hair growth, hair loss, retention of fluids, insomnia, hives, headache, itching, nausea, discolorations of the skin, weight loss/gain, yellow tint in eyes/skin. (This list of side effects may sound pretty scary, but again, if you do not feel comfortable with these side effects, consult with your doctor regarding your concerns, and weigh the pro's and con's of taking Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) and dealing with the side effects.)

Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) should not be taken as your medication if you have a dead fetus in your uterus, if you have ever had cancer of your genitals (or anything related) or breasts, if you have strange bleeding from your vagina that has not been properly diagnosed, or if you have any kind of liver conditions/disease. Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) can cause a severe allergic reaction or death if you are indeed allergic to any of the ingredients in the medication. If you have ever had a problem with blood clots, at all, do not take Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate). This can worsen your condition.