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PROVERA

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Provera

Pronounced: pro-VAIR-uh

Generic name: Medroxyprogesterone acetate

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Provera is derived from the female hormone progesterone. You may be given Provera if your menstrual periods have stopped or a female hormone imbalance is causing your uterus to bleed abnormally. Provera is also prescribed to prevent abnormal growth of the uterine lining in women taking estrogen replacement therapy.

Other forms of medroxyprogesterone such as Depo-Provera are used as a contraceptive injection and prescribed in the treatment of endometrial cancer. Some doctors prescribe Provera to treat endometriosis menopausal symptoms premenstrual tension sexual aggressive behavior in men and sleep apnea (temporary failure to breath while sleeping).

ADULTS

To Restore Menstrual Periods

Provera Tablets are taken in dosages of 5 to 10 milligrams daily for 5 to 10 days. Make sure you discuss what effect this will have on your menstrual cycle with your doctor. You should have bleeding 3 to 7 days after you stop taking Provera.

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Due to Hormonal Imbalance

Beginning on the 16th or 21st day of your menstrual cycle you will take 5 to 10 milligrams daily for 5 to 10 days. Make sure you discuss what effect this will have on your menstrual cycle with your doctor. You should have bleeding 3 to 7 days after you stop taking Provera.

To Accompany Estrogen Replacement Therapy

The recommended regimen is 5 or 10 milligrams of Provera a day for 12 to 14 days each month beginning on either Day 1 or Day 16 of the cycle.

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