Depo Provera for Menopause Symptoms Treatment

Menopause is a period of time in an adult woman’s life where the menstrual cycle stops. This is generally considered to be the point at which a woman is incapable of becoming pregnant. And this is the end of her reproductive responsibility. Unfortunately, menopause will cause certain reactions to the lack of the hormones normally produced in the menstrual cycle, including progesterone and estrogen.

The condition of menopause can produce uncomfortable and problematic symptoms in women. These symptoms can include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, bone thinning and burning and irritation of the vaginal areas. That is why women seek out medication for help in controlling the symptoms of menopause.

Depro Provera (medroxyprogersterone) is a female hormone more commonly recognized as progersterone. This medication is used in conjunction with a mixture of estrogen hormones (known as conjugated estrogens) to treat menopause symptoms in women.

Women taking Depro Provera may avoid such frustrating symptoms of menopause as hot flashes and vaginal dryness hope to avoid.

Therapeutic Dosages

Depro Provera is administered in pill form (a 28-day supply containing 14 each of two different colored pills). You should keep in mind that Depro Provera should be taken at the same time each day in order to maintain a steady supply in the body. It can be taken with or without food.
The correct colored pills need to be taken during the first 14 days, as well as the correct colored pill from day 15 through 28. Remember that one color is for the beginning portion of the month, the other for the latter part of the month. It is important that colors not be mixed throughout the month.

Side effects

Potential side effects from Depro Provera use can range from mild to severe. Mild side effects include acne, bloating and increased hair growth. Severe side effects include difficulty breathing, chest pain, confusion and numbness on one side of the body. If a Depro Provera medication user also smokes, she can increase risk of blood clots, heart attack and stroke. In addition, those who smoke may increase hot flashes during menopause and even bring on menopause, if not already experiencing it.

Precautions

Depro Provera should not be taken by individuals with uterine, breast or hormone-dependent cancers. It should not be taken if a prior history of stroke, blood clots or heart attack exists by the potential medication user or if there is liver disease present.

Remember, that the use of Provera to treat menopause can be a safe and reliable method under a physician’s care. Anyway, any patient who is prescribed Provera should be aware of the possible side effects and things to look for that could be signs of a more serious issue.

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