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Re: Progesterone ShotsFrom: Laurie (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 29 May 1997 16:39:44 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 29 May 1997, Marie wrote: > > Mt question is: >Isn't progesterone the samething as Provera? No. The progesterone shot you got is actually PROGESTERONE. Progesterone itself is broken down to an inactive form when taken orally. Provera is medroxyprogesterone acetate, which is not broken down when taken orally.
I feel like I got a big
>shot of PMS right in the rear end! Sorry you're feeling bad, but I couldn't help laughing out loud at that comment! What a good description! Can't wait to pass that on to my patients for a chuckle they can relate to....
-- Laurie Lovely, MD RE fellow, UNC-Chapel Hill
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