Endometriosis Support Group

Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is pain, mostly in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic area.

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how long??

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hey all just wondering how long does it take till your period returns after coming off provera???
i was on 10mg 3 times a day for just over 3mnths, i went off it on the 1st nov and i have been having pains but i only bled a drop for 1 day (i know thats gross but you girls understand)
I am also getting really sore boobs, and still getting all the bloating.
xoxo
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i was on Depo-provera injections, I went on them because the doc said in 80% of women periods stopped, thought this was excellent.

Well, I spotted here and there, had periods all over the place, then started to bleed and didn't stop. 6 weeks later and with no energy, I went back to the docs who had to give me hormone tablets to stop me bleeding, and told me i could never have it again.

Hopefully with you it will settle down, I am an oddity :)
Christine1976
Christine1976
Avalanche...you aren't such an oddity! I took depo several times with no side effects...it was great...then last year I went on a three month shot of it...all was well until the third month when I started spotting...then having a heavy period...then bled for 4 weeks straight..I too can't be on it any more.
Coby, as for the previous times I was on it...I found it took a couple of months for things to get back to "normal" (whatever that is!)I too would have really sore boobs and think my period was coming any minute but it wouldn't. If it doesn't come within 3 months you should call your Dr. You can take the hormone tablet Avalanche mentioned..it's Aygestin....or the generic is norethindrone. It's also what I was on as add-back therapy when I was on Lupron.
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Avalanche your not an oddity to me the exact same thing happened to me. I bled heavily all throughout the treatment, like you I got put on a tablets called Mefanamic acid and Transexamic acid to stop the bleeding as well as the contraceptive pill. I was then put on Lupron and I still bled really heavy! (what is wrong with me?) but the Lupron was the best treatment I have ever had to stop the pain from the Endo. I can't tell you from my own experience when you should return back to normal but my friend who has been on it said the same as Christine that it took her 3-4 months to return to normal. But if you are concerned it would be worth seeing your doctor just to set your mind at ease.
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