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What is medroxyprogesterone used for?

Joe Ford

What is medroxyprogesterone used for?

This medication is used to prevent pregnancy. Medroxyprogesterone is like a natural hormone made by the body. It works mainly by preventing the growth and release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle.

What does the Depo shot do to your body?

Depo-Provera is given as an injection every three months. Depo-Provera typically suppresses ovulation, keeping your ovaries from releasing an egg. It also thickens cervical mucus to keep sperm from reaching the egg.

Is the Depo shot bad for you?

What are the risks of the shot? Even though the birth control shot is very safe, using birth control that has progestin can slightly increase your risk of certain health problems. These complications aren’t common, but they can be serious.

What is Provera used for?

PROVERA, in combination with an estrogen containing medicine, is used to relieve symptoms of menopause in women with an intact uterus. This is called hormone replacement therapy (HRT). PROVERA is used to protect the lining of the uterus while the estrogens relieve the symptoms of menopause.

How long will I bleed after taking Provera?

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.

What are the side effects of the 3 month injection?

Side Effects of the Depo-Provera Shot

  • Uneven menstrual periods or no periods at all.
  • Headaches.
  • Nervousness.
  • Depression.
  • Dizziness.
  • Acne.
  • Changes in appetite.
  • Weight gain.

Do you lose weight on progesterone?

One of the primary symptoms of this is weight gain. In all these effects note that progesterone does not directly cause weight loss. Instead it reduces the effect of other hormones in the body which are causing the weight gain. Think of it as allowing rather than causing the body to lose weight.

What are the benefits of taking progesterone?

Progesterone thins the uterine lining, helping to prevent the development of endometrial cancer. Taken on its own or with estrogen, progesterone may also improve sleep and protect some cognitive functions.

What are the side effects of taking progesterone?

Progesterone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

  • headache.
  • breast tenderness or pain.
  • upset stomach.
  • vomiting.
  • diarrhea.
  • constipation.
  • tiredness.
  • muscle, joint, or bone pain.

Is eating 800 calories a day safe?

In addition, consuming as few as 800 calories daily may not give you the energy you need for daily living and regular physical activity, especially if you eat the same foods every day. Talk to your doctor or dietitian to make sure you get the nutrients you need while on a very low-calorie diet.