How long does it take for provera to work to stop uterine bleeding?
Question posted by queenE on 30 June 2011
Last updated on 13 November 2020 by TeresaK1974
I am 23 yo and was prescribed 10 mg of provera for 7 days to stop the bleeding and then take a pap smear. I had no menstrual periods with some dryness for at least 3 months and then started spotting about 5 months ago so I went to the doctor. My last pill was a week ago and 3 days later I started heavy bleeding and it has not stopped. I am hoping this is how the pill works as I read somewhere else that it took someone two weeks after the heaving begin for the bleeding to stop completely.
My periods have always been irregular since I was a teenager but recently they have stopped completely and I have this vaginal bleeding or spotting nearly everyday and the dryness when I am not bleeding has made me feel uncomfortable during sex. Any ideas? The provera was prescribed only to stop the bleeding but not to find the cause and I have had blood tests done and all my chemicals, liver, thyroid, etc came back normal except ferritin (iron storage levels) of course. Need help?!
I have been prescribed 10mg Provera twice a day after having a period for 10 weeks. It didn't stop the bleeding so the doctor's prescribed me 10mg 3 times a day. It still hasn't stopped, how long do I have to wait?
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mollystevens97
7 March 2018
hi im new here and I am 20 years old i am ttc (yes i am young I know) ive been ttc for 1 1/2 years i went to the doctors 3 days ago thinking I might have pcos or fibroids they did an ultra sound and a probe and they said I was perfectly fine and they couldnt figure out the reason besides I have prolonged periods so long story short I told the doctor I get my period too long (22 days last period) and I want to have a child so she prescribed me provera ive been reading up on provera and it helps for all sorts of stuff like prolonged periods and not getting periods enough ect. so my question is (sorry for taking so long) do you think provera is good for me? I took my first pill today and just now I had some spotting ( kind of looks like a very light period) I don't know if that's good or normal
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AimeeBeth88
26 Nov 2017
I take it every day of my life. The bottle says 2 a day everyday but I can take only 1. I was started on it to actually stop bleeding after having to have a blood transfusion. I bled for almost 5 years.. Heavy, and super heavy with huge clots every day. 1 a day has held off the bleeding for about 3 years. Recently I've lost around 100+ pounds of weight. Started bleeding, like a period (4 days ago) even tho I'm still taking the provera.. I'm so confused lol
Btw, when I first started, it did take about 2 weeks for me to completely stop bleeding sweetie. I know it's miserable and you always feel disgusting. I was there. Not to mention how it takes a toll on relationships.. But hang in there!! It'll get better I promise!!
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coloresue
7 July 2015
I'll address the vaginal dryness during sex. There are all kinds of products at the pharmacy section of most stores. You can use almost any kind of lotion, probably the simplest is best... like baby lotion. The simplest ingredients are less likely to cause an allergic reaction. I found I could use any lotion and I had no problem. It's part of foreplay if you put it on each other in a romantic way! Avoid vaseline and oils because they are messy and don't clean up well.
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Jordiepordie
7 Dec 2015
I know this is an old thread, but I sincerely hope you do NOT use lotions anymore S a lubricant. They are not made for internal use like actual lubes. A good, natural alternative would be coconut oil. Smells great, tastes great, antibacterial at that, perfect for lube.
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coloresue
7 Dec 2015
Yes, perfect for a lube and a real mess to try to clean up and will continue to keep clothing oily and messy. A towel underneath the important area during sex is a must every time or you risk washing the bed sheets. And you need to stay on the bed whether you want to or not! Another towel at cleanup time. The laundry tends to pile up in a few days. Then consider the female, possibly the male, keeps wondering if the oil is showing through on her outer clothing... how embarrassing! That's the problem with oils. I have never had a reaction to simple lotions and stick to just those lotions. Works for me.
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pineapples
15 Dec 2014
Hi my doctor prescribed me to provera 10mg for 10 days 3 each day and half for the next 11 days same 3 per day. I started taking it the same day cause I was bleeding really heavy the next day I was running very light by day 3 I was free. I think you should take a ultra sound and see if u have over grown ovaries most likely that the cause. Hope the pill work for you as it is working for me. I'm now on d day 4
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Carolinap10
25 June 2017
Your doctor told you to take 3 pills of 10mg a day to stop bleeding? I'm taking once a day 10mg and has done nothing for me to stop I been like this an entire month
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AKUNAMATATA
7 Jan 2018
My last normal cycle was around March/April of 2017,and then nothing til December 22,2017. I am a 50 year old woman,like about 2/3 years ago, I had an edomitriotis? biopsy done on my uterus and a-as in 1 polpy was removed. As of today 1.6.18 it has not stop,I have went and had another edomitriotis biopsy done last week.The doctor gave me some Provera to use,says take on 10mg pill a day for 14 days. I am on the 3rd day, there has not been a change in the flow at all. It is still heavy and with clots. This is very expensive,Perimenopausal should be told to the women at a young age. All I remember hearing about was menopause. I've read where women go years with bleeding. Thinking about a full hysterectomy, that way want have to worry nor be concern about any thing down there. So right know just waiting on the results from the biopsy, and move forward from there. Constantly still bleeding. Overnight heavy duty.. changing like 3/4 times during the night.
Used to could go a whole night with just one pad. How long does Provera take to start? Isn't the bleeding suppose to stop? She told me to take for 14 days, then stop, and if bleeding starts back go back on the pill. I dont want to be taking no pill for years- do you see the side effects, the recalls??? So in other words I will be still bleeding???
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MeliAlex
6 June 2018
I have been on Provera for a few weeks now (one pill a day). In addition to this I have also completed my second round of Tranex which I take two pills three times a day (during my period). The catch is I have been bleeding since the middle of March, and by May it became so heavy that I could saturate both a Super plus tampon and pad within an hour or two. Obviously not a fact you want to have to share with anyone. However, I did breakdown and talk with my doctor. By the time I went to see him it was the peak of my bleeding, which included large clots that almost seemed like the bleeding after the birth of my children. However, that typically stopped in less time than this.
I have more refills for the Provera, but I think the idea was that I would take it during each of my periods. But I don't know when that is since it seems to be non stop. When I first started taking these meds the bleeding did seem to almost cease within a couple of days. Unfortunately, when I completed the round of Tranex I started bleeding again. This time it didn't stop. The bleeding is not as heavy as before going to the doctor, but it is heavy enough. I am still going through several Super Plus tampons a day and using pads too. Over the last few days I have started having menstrual cramps on top of it all. My work schedule doesn't have time for this. It is 90+ degrees every day and I am still having to wear a consistently black wardrobe. Next week I will need to be wearing shorts (not black) for part of each day as well as a swimsuit for the next couple of weeks for lifeguarding purposes. Prayers and Suggestions are welcome.
Hi it isn't unusual for it to take a little while for the provera to work as required. One thing that worries me slightly is the recommendation that it shouldn't be used in menstrual 'disorders' that are undiagnosed. How are you feeling since you have been losing blood heavily? Be careful driving or doing anything too strenuous if you are feeling lightheaded/dizzy. It is important to eat regularly and consume iron rich foods. The guide for provera doesn't include actual case notes so because there isn't a specific right or wrong list i would advise you contact your doctor to report the amount of blood loss to be sure it is nothing to be worried about.
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queenE
4 July 2011
Hi thank you for your response. The bleeding has slowed drastically and I am confident that it will eventually stop completely within the next couple days. I was asked by my doctor to take an iron supplement for 2-3 months to help my ferritin levels but I am not anemic and did not feel any dizziness or anything while I was bleeding before and after I was prescribed provera. I am still really worried about my diagnosis even more so now that I am entering a new relationship and don't know how to explain my dryness and bleeding. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Delila
4 July 2011
Hi, have you had a smear test? Sometimes women get uterine cysts which can cause bleeding but are harmless. There are other things that can be 'found' from having a smear also. If you haven't had one, ask for one. What country do you live in?
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queenE
4 July 2011
No smear test yet..I was prescribed provera to stop the bleeding so I could get a pap smear ..I stay in the u.s.
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Delila
4 July 2011
I'm sorry i didn't read your question correctly. I've not heard of a pap smear, guess its just the same as a smear how i know it. Hopefully you can have one soon. It really is one of the best ways to predict uterine problems. Hope you get on OK and it is something easily fixed!
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queenE
4 July 2011
yes, i believe it is the same. A pap smear detects uterine and cervical problems.Thank you so much! I really hope it will be resolved soon too!
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beachaddict31
8 Oct 2011
Hi. I was wondering if you have figured out your dryness and bleeding at all? Because i have the same problem and i am trying to figure out a solution to my problem.
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Nell08
2 Sep 2013
Hi!! I'm experiencing the same exact thing. I'm 23 and was on bc off and on since I was a teen to regulate my cycle. I've stopped taking them 8mos ago.The last 4mos I've been spotting n bleeding almost everyday n also experience dryness when I'm not bleeding. I was prescribed provera recently to take for 10 days. Did it work for you?? I know you posted this years ago. Have you found a solution ?? Please help. Thanks.
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Jlmikna
18 Oct 2013
Have you been evaluated for pcos?
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benni
10 July 2014
hi there... actually i am goin thru same thing... for almost 2years i have been spotting blood almost everyday... a year ago i ws prescribed provera to hlp over come this situation... wen i started takin provera i completly stopping bleeding... bt as soon as i stopped hvin provera, after a week i strted having heavy bleeding. then the following month i had my normal menses on my normal date bt following month its again went irregular... ever since then i am hvin blood spottting daily. just amonth ago i wen to the doctor for consultation n i was givn some antibiotics to take n once i am done with antibiotice i was advice to strt wid 10mg provera... as soon i strtd takin provera i completely stoppin bleeding... but a week later i agn strtd to bleed while i ws stil takin provera tabs... soon after i finieshed wid my provera tabs as advice by the doc... i startd having heavy flow...
its like really really heavy.i called my doc and advice her in regards to dis bt she said to continue as per what she advice.now she said to continued wid my provera after my 5days of bleeding.BUT I AM STILL CONFUSED.
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susan43w
16 Sep 2017
i started taking this september 11 and my bleeding hasnt stopped, in fact its gotten worse i am gushing blood several times a day and i have really bad stomach cramps, what can i do to stop the bleeding? i asked my doctor and she said it takes 5-10 days and its now day 6
