Provera (Medroxyprogesterone)
Monday, April 16, 2012
I still have not received my period yet. I am now ten days late, which is cause for concern. I called the doctor today and they gave me a prescription for Provera. The Provera is a hormone that is suppose to make me get my period. Below is the description and purpose of Provera.
Medroxyprogesterone is used to treat abnormal menstruation (periods) or irregular vaginal bleeding. Medroxyprogesterone is also used to bring on a normal menstrual cycle in women who menstruated normally in the past but have not menstruated for at least 6 months and who are not pregnant or undergoing menopause (change of life). Medroxyprogesterone is also used to prevent overgrowth of the lining of the uterus (womb) and may decrease the risk of cancer of the uterus in patients who are taking estrogen. Medroxyprogesterone is in a class of medications called progestins. It works by stopping the growth of the lining of the uterus and by causing the uterus to produce certain hormones.
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