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Re: perimenopause and provera

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Sun, 30 Aug 1998 09:09:39 -0500

Janice, I would also encourage you to go to the Hotflash Bulletin Board and read the comments on Provera. http://www.insidetheweb.com/mbs.cgi/mb129876 Sherrie

janice martin wrote:

> I am hesitant to repeatedly take provera to induce periods. I am 47 and
> am experiencing perimenopausal symptoms including increasing episodes of
> amenorrhea. Have had a number of sonograms and a sonohysterogram,
> revealing some endometrial thickening; treatment with provera for a
> couple of months resulted in normal test results. Have never taken
> birth control pills, no history of medical conditions, and would rather
> avoid taking any hormones if at all possible. Currently, no period for
> 3+ months. Doctor has prescribed 10 mg provera every other month, and
> I'm reluctant. Isn't amenorrhea 'normal' during this time? If provera
> must be taken, what would be the minimum dosage/schedule I could try?
> Would cutting the 10mg tablet in half for 10 days be sufficient to try
> and induce a period? Would very much appreciate your comments.
>
> --
> janice martin

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