Can you take Provera and estradiol together?

Can you take Provera and estradiol together?

If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Using estradiol and medroxyprogesterone with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you.

Can you take estradiol and progesterone together?

Estradiol and progesterone combination is used to treat moderate to severe symptoms of menopause (eg, feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest, or sudden strong feelings of heat and sweating [hot flashes]) in women with a uterus.

What happens when you take estrogen and progesterone?

If you haven’t had your uterus removed, your doctor will typically prescribe estrogen along with progesterone or progestin (progesterone-like medication). This is because estrogen alone, when not balanced by progesterone, can stimulate growth of the lining of the uterus, increasing the risk of endometrial cancer.

Does Provera lower estrogen levels?

DMPA (Depo-Provera) works by suppressing ovulation and ovarian production of estrogen. This reduction of estrogen levels has been shown to reduce bone mass when used over the long term.

Do I keep taking Provera after period starts?

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.

How long will my period last after taking Provera?

When prescribed for women trying to get pregnant, Provera is usually given for 10 days. After that time a woman can expect bleeding from two to 10 days later.

How long do I take Provera?

When is the best time to take Provera?

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.

Does Provera cause weight gain?

Depo-Provera (depot medroxyprogesterone acetate) is an effective and relatively easy form of birth control but does appear to cause weight gain for many women. 1 In fact, weight gain is frequently cited as the reason women stop using the shots.

Does Provera help you lose weight?

Medroxyprogesterone is also a treatment for poor appetite. Your doctor may suggest that you take it if you are losing weight because it can help to boost your appetite. Doctors also sometimes suggest it as a treatment for women who have hot flushes due to some cancer treatments.

Can I drink alcohol while on Provera?

The drinking of alcohol (in small amounts) does not appear to affect the safety or usefulness of medroxyprogesterone. Medroxyprogesterone may damage sperm and may harm the baby if used during pregnancy. It is best to use birth control while being treated with medroxyprogesterone.

What does Provera do for PCOS?

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 is Provera pill for?

In women who are not pregnant and not going through menopause, this medication is used to treat abnormal bleeding from the uterus and to restore normal menstrual periods in women who have stopped having them for several months (amenorrhea).

What are the 4 types of PCOS?

There are four types of PCOS: Insulin-resistant PCOS, Inflammatory PCOS, Hidden-cause PCOS, and Pill-induced PCOS.

• Insulin-resistant PCOS. This is the most common type of PCOS.
• Pill-induced PCOS. This type is the second most common PCOS.
• INFLAMMATORY PCOS.
• HIDDEN PCOS.