What is medroxyprogesterone used for?
What is medroxyprogesterone used for?
Medroxyprogesterone is used to treat amenorrhea (unusual stopping of menstrual periods) and abnormal uterine bleeding. It is also used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus or womb) in women who are taking conjugated estrogens. This medicine is a progestin hormone.
Does prevention injection stop menstruation?
Lots of people who use the shot stop getting their period altogether after about a year of using it. Like all the side effects of the shot, this goes away after you stop getting the shot. Your period should go back to normal within a few months after your last shot wears off. Birth control shouldn’t make you feel bad.
Can medroxyprogesterone stop your period?
Does medroxyprogesterone (Provera) stop periods? Medroxyprogesterone (Provera) causes the lining of your uterus to thin if you take it every day, so it’s possible for it to cause lighter periods. Since you’re only taking it for about 10 days at a time, it doesn’t usually stop your periods completely.
Does medroxyprogesterone 10mg prevent pregnancy?
Uses of Medroxyprogesterone Medroxyprogesterone (injectable) is also used to: prevent pregnancy (long-acting birth control) relieve pain from endometriosis (subcutaneous form)
How long after 3 months injection can I get pregnant?
You can become pregnant after taking Depo-Provera®. You could become pregnant as soon as 12 to 14 weeks after your last shot. It could also take up to a year or two to conceive after stopping this type of contraception.
What are the side effects of the 2 month injection?
Side Effects
- Spotting or breakthrough bleeding.
- Delayed period.
- Irregular or heavier bleeding.
- Weight gain.
- Headaches.
- Dizziness and/or nausea.
- Skin reactions (such as pain, rash and/or itch at the injection site.
Why am I bleeding on the injection?
The birth control shot delivers a high dose of the hormone progestin. Progestin is a synthetic version of progesterone, which is a naturally occurring sex hormone in the body. Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect of the birth control shot. For many women, that side effect often goes away over time.
How long will I bleed after taking medroxyprogesterone?
This is because PROVERA helps to balance the effect of estrogen. You will know that PROVERA is effective if it induces a period (any bleeding more than light spotting) within 2 weeks after PROVERA is given. This bleeding will usually occur 2-7 days after the PROVERA is finished.
