I know there's Dr. Googl.e (don't want to freak myself out) or message boards (like it here, better) but I thought I'd see if any of you could offer your experiences with good ol' Prover.a
I've never had to take it before and had to this cycle because I was taking estrogen and didn't ovulate (RE wanted it that way). So, here I am. My RE told me to except "one whopper of a period", since my lining would have been so incredibly thick (to prevent that darn scar tissue from coming back).
I'm spotting today a bit which freaks me out (I'll blog about that some other time) but really, I don't have any AF symptoms like I usually do. Are the cramps, etc the same? Was AF around for an extended stay after Prover.a? Anything else to share?
Thanks, gals! I appreciate it.
Depot Provera didn't work for me...the Dr. recommended that we try it twice and both times I stayed on AF for 3 months each time...I was loosing my mind and there was no way to stop the bleeding... anway... that was an isolated case and I've not heard of too many people with the same issues... I had level 4 endo and cyst... and a bad infection caused by all the blood.. hopefully I didnt provide TMI and also hopes it works well for you...:)
ReplyDeleteMine was not any heavier (but I know they forced your's to be because of the scar tissue). The first time I used it, my cycle started 3 days after I finished taking the pills. From then on, I always started in the middle of the pills (which I was able to stop because they did their job). I found that the cramping was less, but that's just me. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteI hope that Prove.ra is nicer to you than it was to me.:)
ReplyDeleteAlthough it worked like a charm (about 3-4 days after finishing the pills) the first time I took it, my flow was heavier and the hormonal side effects almost made me crazy. It made me feel like I was about to crawl out of my skin...I couldn't even stand myself! I don't know if others have had the same experience but I certainly hope that you don't. :)
Good luck!
My Provera periods have always been CRAZY light and symptom-free. But I don't build up any lining on my own, so that's why. I imagine with the estrogen you'll have a really intense period so hang on!
ReplyDeleteAs for moodiness and all the other stuff people get, I also had none of that. I think it must depend on the person. I felt like regular old Egg, just antsy to get my period and maybe a tad "warmer" than usual (the progesterone slightly elevates your body temp).
Usually my period comes 2-5 days after my last pill. Sadly, I've been on Provera 4x now. I hope I never have to see it again! :)
GOOD LICK!
I don't have any experience with Provera myself. Just wanted let you know I'm thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteI took Provera along with estrogen to thicken the lining of my uterus have my second D&C. I had a little bit of brown spotting 3 days after I stopped and my doctor said it would be heavy. It definitely wasn't what I was expecting. I too had a lot of the moodiness along with it and was so happy to take the last pill. Wish you luck!
ReplyDeleteProvera has always induced a cycle for me.
ReplyDeleteYes, they are heavier, but not horrible. I did experience more clots as a result, but again its not horrible. Cramps, yes those were worse but I cramp on anything but a birth control cycle...
You will be fine!
Good luck!
I have nothing to offer, but wanted to send you love and rally you on. Thank you for always being so open and honest and helping others along the way.
ReplyDeleteHUGS
I don't have any provera experience, but I hope AF isn't too hard on you!
ReplyDeleteI have taken provera several times and most of the time AF was lighter and with less cramps! There are times when it started 7 days after starting the pills and other times, where it was a few days after I finished the 10 days. I hope AF goes easy on you.
ReplyDeleteI usually have about the same period. Maybe a little more crampy, but nothing hugely awful. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteSorry - I am Provera-less. But I hope it does the trick for you and that it is not as bad as you fear. At any rate, it will be temporary and after that, you can get this show on the road! Yay!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Maddy
My periods are usually the same on Provera. However, I know that it is different with every woman. For me, the emotional side-effects were the worst part...mood-swings galore. I wish you the best!!!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I have really noticed with Provera is the INSANE mood swings. I wrote a blog post on it. I can't believe my marriage survived that week. I swear I was like Medusa...everything my husband said made me furious!!! Period was heavier and longer than normal...cramps slightly worse..Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI don't have any experience with Provera but just wanted to say that I hope the whopper of a period goes easy on you.
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