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How Long Does Provera Take To Stop Uterine Bleeding?

Hello. I was prescribed Provera 10mg for 10 days after going to the emergency room and being told by a doctor that I have dysfunctional uterine bleeding. I have finished the entire dose 2 days ago and i am still bleeding heavily and taking 325mg of iron daily also. How long will it take to stop the bleeding?
Fri, 1 Dec 2017
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Hello,
Thank you for your query.

If your bleeding is still persistent, then Provera is not working. Please see an obgyn to confirm the diagnosis of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

This is a diagnosis made if everything else has been ruled out.
As you are still bleeding heavily, you need immediate medical attention.

I recommend :
-blood tests (complete blood count, thyroid function tests, clotting profile, beta-hcg level)
-ultrasound abdomen.
-hemostat meds to stop bleeding like Tranexamic acid
- a dilation and curettage may be necessary to stop the bleed.
After the bleeding is controlled, further tests /imaging will be required to check for the cause.

You will also need to continue iron therapy for a few months to restore your body's storage

Please see an obgyn at the earliest.
Hope this helps and your feel better soon
Wish you good health
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How Long Does Provera Take To Stop Uterine Bleeding?

Hello, Thank you for your query. If your bleeding is still persistent, then Provera is not working. Please see an obgyn to confirm the diagnosis of dysfunctional uterine bleeding. This is a diagnosis made if everything else has been ruled out. As you are still bleeding heavily, you need immediate medical attention. I recommend : -blood tests (complete blood count, thyroid function tests, clotting profile, beta-hcg level) -ultrasound abdomen. -hemostat meds to stop bleeding like Tranexamic acid - a dilation and curettage may be necessary to stop the bleed. After the bleeding is controlled, further tests /imaging will be required to check for the cause. You will also need to continue iron therapy for a few months to restore your body s storage Please see an obgyn at the earliest. Hope this helps and your feel better soon Wish you good health