Depo-Provera: What's the difference? Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) and Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone) are methods of birth control used to prevent pregnancy. Birth control pills are taken orally and Depo-Provera is an injection administered every 3 months.
Can I take birth control pills while on Depo-Provera?
Take your first birth control pill . Because Depo-Provera remains in your body for up to 15 weeks after your last shot, you can start your first birth control pill at any time within that time frame. Most doctors recommend taking your first pill the day your next shot would be due.
Can you take Provera and birth control at the same time?
Provera by itself is not a contraceptive and won't prevent pregnancy. Use another form of birth control, such as a condom, while you're taking this drug. You may not be able to take Provera while also using hormonal birth control.
What should you not do when taking Provera?
What should I avoid while taking Provera? Avoid smoking while you are taking Provera. Smoking greatly increases your risk of blood clots.
How long does it take for Provera to induce a period?
Your period should occur 3 to 7 days after starting Provera. If you do not have a period after you finish a course of Provera, check with your doctor in case you are pregnant.
What happens if you get pregnant while taking Provera?
Medroxyprogesterone can cause birth defects . Do not use if this medicine you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.
Should I take Provera in the morning or night?
Take PROVERA at about the same time each day . Taking it at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take it. Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you.
How long should I take Provera?
You will usually take 2.5mg-10mg for 5-10 days beginning 16 days to 21 days after your last period began. Treatment should be given for 2 consecutive cycles. In some cases, your doctor may also prescribe oestrogen to be taken at the same time as Provera at doses of 5-10mg for 10 days.
What does it mean if Provera doesn't start period?
If there is no period after stopping the Provera, it suggests there may be a blockage in the uterus . It's also possible the lining of the uterus (which requires estrogen) never built up in the first place, so further evaluation would be required.
Will I ovulate after taking Provera?
Although Provera may affect ovulation and impair fertility, you are not advised to take Provera as a substitute for some other form of contraception because it does not prevent the release of an egg (ovulation).
How does Provera work to induce a period?
Provera is in a class of drugs called progestins and is a synthetic form of progesterone—a hormone naturally produced after ovulation (when an egg is released from an ovary). It works by correcting the hormonal balance and regulating ovulation .
What do I do if I miss my Provera pill?
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember . If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Can you get pregnant after Provera?
You can become pregnant after taking Depo-Provera®. You could become pregnant as soon as 12 to 14 weeks after your last shot . It could also take up to a year or two to conceive after stopping this type of contraception.
What birth defects can Provera cause?
There may be increased risks for hypospadias, clitoral enlargement and labial fusion in children whose mothers are exposed to PROVERA during the first trimester of pregnancy. However, a clear association between these conditions with use of PROVERA has not been established.
Can I get pregnant while taking medroxyprogesterone?
In healthy adults, it takes 120 to 200 days for most of the depot medroxyprogesterone acetate to be gone from the body. The manufacturer of Depo Provera® found that most women who try to get pregnant after stopping depot medroxyprogesterone acetate get pregnant within 18 months after their last shot .
Is Provera safe to take?
Provera may increase risk of heart attacks , stroke, breast cancer, blood clots, and pulmonary emboli in postmenopausal women.
