Provera (Medroxyprogesterone) for Endometriosis

Overview
Provera is a prescription drug that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1959. Provera is prescribed to prevent pregnancy and treat symptoms of endometriosis. Provera may be referred to by its drug name, medroxyprogesterone.

Provera is a synthetic steroid hormone, specifically a progestin. In cases of endometriosis, Provera is believed to work by changing hormone levels and controlling the growth of the uterine lining.

How do I take it?
Provera is taken as a tablet once daily.

Always follow your doctor’s instructions exactly while taking Provera.

Side effects
Common side effects of Provera include hot flashes, weight changes, nervousness, irritability, insomnia, leg cramps, trouble sleeping, nausea, bloating, joint or muscle pain, acne, hair growth on face, hair loss on scalp, vaginal discomfort, breast discharge, and swollen or painful breasts. Many of these side effects may fade after several weeks of taking Provera.

Rare but serious side effects include cardiovascular disorders and dementia.

Some women with depression may notice that it becomes worse while taking Provera.

Notify your doctor if side effects worsen. Call your doctor if you experience vision changes, pain, swelling or warmth in one leg, bulging eyes, trouble speaking, seizures, weakness on one side, extreme fatigue, pain in your chest, jaw, or left arm, swelling in your extremities, rapid, pounding heartbeat, yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice), or coughing up blood while taking Provera.

For more details about this treatment, visit:

Provera — RxList
https://www.rxlist.com/provera-drug.htm

Provera — Drugs.com
https://www.drugs.com/mtm/provera.html