AF after Provera, what next????????? - Women's Health Message Board

ngolden · 11-24-2003, 06:14 PM

Hi,

I just got my period after having no period for 3 1/2 months after stopping BCP. I did take provera for 10 days but I got my period less than 24 hours after I finished the last pill. My period is on the 4th day but it is very very light and brownish. It was moderate for the first 3. Is this normal? Or too light? This seems normal for a 'pill' period but I don't remember what my normal periods were like (I was on the pill 4 1/2 years).

Also, does anyone know if this should jump start my normal cycle? I am almost 100 percent sure there is nothing else wrong since I have been to 2 doctors and they can't find anything (labs all normal,etc). I heard from several sources that if you just menstruate once (have the progesterone) then you will be regular again. Is that true? Thanks.

Dianek · 11-25-2003, 07:25 AM

That's really hard to say. I was on Provera for about six months...starting it on day 12 of my cycle and continuing for 10 days which resulted in regular periods during those months. I decided to quit the Provera to see if my own hormones would take over and it did. My cycles became regular on their own the very first month. Did your doctor only give you enough pills for this one cycle?

ngolden · 11-25-2003, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dianek

That's really hard to say. I was on Provera for about six months...starting it on day 12 of my cycle and continuing for 10 days which resulted in regular periods during those months. I decided to quit the Provera to see if my own hormones would take over and it did. My cycles became regular on their own the very first month. Did your doctor only give you enough pills for this one cycle?

Yes, just once. I had horrible depression on the provera. I don't think taking it again would really be a good idea for me. The doctors are hoping that it will just resolve now on its own. Were you on the pill before you took the provera? I am just curious to see if this post pill amenorrhea does actually resolve on its own. In other words, I am just afraid that the pill caused a permanent problem. I have heard horror stories. Thanks for your reply

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leeintx · 11-25-2003, 06:44 PM

ngolden-i was on alesse bcp for 10months and then i didnt have a period i havent had a period for 4 months and the dr took me off the bcp and had me take provera for 10 days 10mg ive been off of my bcp for 3 weeks and my last provera was 7 days ago still no period...im just opp. of you i was on the bcp and had no period..i dont understand why i have not had a period even after 7 days of takeing provera and im not on any bcp..took 3 preg. test ..neg.. so i dont know what the heck is wrong with me im going on 5 months with no period? its driveing me nuts..the dr told me to start my bcp back last sun. and i didnt cause i had no period and you are supposed to start the bcp the sunday after you have your period..im all mixed up..i wish i would start my period it worrys me..im 33 yrs old..

ngolden · 11-26-2003, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by leeintx

ngolden-i was on alesse bcp for 10months and then i didnt have a period i havent had a period for 4 months and the dr took me off the bcp and had me take provera for 10 days 10mg ive been off of my bcp for 3 weeks and my last provera was 7 days ago still no period...im just opp. of you i was on the bcp and had no period..i dont understand why i have not had a period even after 7 days of takeing provera and im not on any bcp..took 3 preg. test ..neg.. so i dont know what the heck is wrong with me im going on 5 months with no period? its driveing me nuts..the dr told me to start my bcp back last sun. and i didnt cause i had no period and you are supposed to start the bcp the sunday after you have your period..im all mixed up..i wish i would start my period it worrys me..im 33 yrs old..

Did you have regular periods before the pill? The provera could take anywhere from 3 days to about 2 weeks to work with the most frequent range in the 3-7 day zone (I had mine after 1, it was really weird). Also, the hormone levels on the pill may have not worked with you for some reason and that sometimes stops a period while you are on them. I want to have a baby so I am frustrated with it.I really hope that next month I have a normal one.

If they can't get your period to come with the provera, they will give you an estrogen/progesterone combo which usually will work. I definately understand about being worried, I'm still freaking out. I hope this helps