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Depro Provera for Menopause Control

Hot flashes and vaginal dryness are two symptoms of menopause that women taking Depro Provera hope to avoid. Depro Provera (medroxyprogersterone) is a female hormone more commonly recognized as progersterone, according to the online website Drugs.com. It is used in conjunction with a mixture of estrogen hormones (known as conjugated estrogens) to treat menopause symptoms in women.

  1. Menopause

    • The condition of menopause (when a woman's hormone levels begin to decline and fertility ceases), 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. Therefore, it isn't uncommon for women to seek out medication for help in controlling the symptoms of menopause.

    Depro Provera

    • Progesterone is the hormone that regulates ovulation in a woman, as well as menstruation (whether naturally forming in the body or through medication use). One medication that is sometimes prescribed to help control menopause symptoms (including those that pertain to ovulation and menstruation) is Depro Provera, which contains progesterone.

    Depro Provera Administration

    • Depro Provera is administered in pill form (a 28-day supply containing 14 each of two different colored pills). It is recommended that Depro Provera be taken at the same time each day in order to maintain a steady supply in the body. In addition, it can be taken with or without food, as desired.

    Administration Importance

    • According to the online website Drugs.com, 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 (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.

    Medication Side Effects

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

    Warning

    • Depro Provera should not be taken by individuals with uterine, breast or hormone-dependent cancers. It should also 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.

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