I am sorry to provide all of that information, as I did not mean for it to scare you. I didn't realize you were trying to become pregnant (for some reason, I read your question as your wanting to not be pregnant).
If your doctor knows that you are trying to conceive, are not taking birth control, then s/he may have prescribed Provera in a dosage and strength that would do two things: stop abnormal bleeding, as well as also prevent ovulation, with a low/no risk to the fetus.
The risks associated with Provera during pregnancy are listed on a credible site (MedlinePlus.gov, if your doctor asks), and is written for the "general population". Please know that your doctor would not prescribe medication for you, and have you use it, in such a way that would cause harm if s/he knows that you are trying to conceive. The "general" precautions are just that, general, and your doctor used the appropriate dose to lower your risks.
Questions you may ask your doctor:
1. I read that Provera may cause harm to a fetus, and am wondering if this is from a certain dosage or other factor that could related to my situation?
2. How can Provera work as both a birth control and to stop abnormal bleeding? Does Provera stop ovulation, or change the uterine lining...how does it work exactly? If so, why has it been shown to possibly cause harm to a fetus when other types of birth control are not harmful?
3. Is Provera similar to Depo-Provera?
4. Are there any risks that I should be aware of? Should I continue having sex to try to conceive, or should we be using condoms while I am using Provera (or, until after my abnormal bleeding is remedied?)
Background info for you to know before talking with your doctor:
How hormonal birth control (containing estrogen and progesterone; Provera is a type of progesterone) works to prevent a pregnancy:
1. Suppress/prevent ovulation (release of egg)
2. Alter cervical mucus (makes the CM more difficult for sperm to penetrate)
3. Alter/thins uterine lining (in case an egg is released and fertilized, the fertilized egg does not have a thick uterine lining to implant)
Provera probably works in some of the same ways as above to stop abnormal/excessive bleeding (thining the lining of the uterus; it is when the uterine lining is thick that creates a menstrual period).
Hope this helps, and please let us know what your doctor says!
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I am sorry to provide all of that information, as I did not mean for it to scare you. I didn't realize you were trying to become pregnant (for some reason, I read your question as your wanting to not be pregnant).
If your doctor knows that you are trying to conceive, are not taking birth control, then s/he may have prescribed Provera in a dosage and strength that would do two things: stop abnormal bleeding, as well as also prevent ovulation, with a low/no risk to the fetus.
The risks associated with Provera during pregnancy are listed on a credible site (MedlinePlus.gov, if your doctor asks), and is written for the "general population". Please know that your doctor would not prescribe medication for you, and have you use it, in such a way that would cause harm if s/he knows that you are trying to conceive. The "general" precautions are just that, general, and your doctor used the appropriate dose to lower your risks.
Questions you may ask your doctor:
1. I read that Provera may cause harm to a fetus, and am wondering if this is from a certain dosage or other factor that could related to my situation?
2. How can Provera work as both a birth control and to stop abnormal bleeding? Does Provera stop ovulation, or change the uterine lining...how does it work exactly? If so, why has it been shown to possibly cause harm to a fetus when other types of birth control are not harmful?
3. Is Provera similar to Depo-Provera?
4. Are there any risks that I should be aware of? Should I continue having sex to try to conceive, or should we be using condoms while I am using Provera (or, until after my abnormal bleeding is remedied?)
Background info for you to know before talking with your doctor:
How hormonal birth control (containing estrogen and progesterone; Provera is a type of progesterone) works to prevent a pregnancy:
1. Suppress/prevent ovulation (release of egg)
2. Alter cervical mucus (makes the CM more difficult for sperm to penetrate)
3. Alter/thins uterine lining (in case an egg is released and fertilized, the fertilized egg does not have a thick uterine lining to implant)
Provera probably works in some of the same ways as above to stop abnormal/excessive bleeding (thining the lining of the uterus; it is when the uterine lining is thick that creates a menstrual period).
Hope this helps, and please let us know what your doctor says!
November 8, 2009 - 8:43amThis Comment
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