DH opposed to Provera

littlewifey · July 2011

Because I've been under the mindset that, "we will cross that bridge when we come to it" I haven't done much research on Provera-- especially considering that I don't know if that would be the route my doctor recommends.

However, after seeing various women on here who have taken Provera to start their periods, I mentioned it to my husband... who was completely opposed... because it could increase our chanced of a multiple birth pregnancy. Like I said, I haven't looked much into it, so I'm not sure if this is a possible "side effect," but it seems like a pretty sound assumption. No?

Any info would be greatly appreciated

KdgTeacher · July 2011

I think YH is confusing Provera with Clomid. Research is a good thing to do.

Provera brings on your next cycle...that's it. There is no chance of increasing multiples with Provera

LegallyBlonde217 · July 2011

Ummmm, I think you're thinking of Clomid. Clomid increases chances of multiple births because it stimulates follicle growth. Provera doesn't do anything of the sort. Provera is a form of progesterone, which is a hormone produced by your body during the LP of your cycle.

willamina28 · July 2011

Oh that got me all excited, I was like, oooo I need AF to come, multiple births?! Sweet...Sign me up!

I thought that sounded weird though, definitely Clomid, but I think the risk is still really low for multiples.

MandyBrownNoser · July 2011

If you are 4dpo why are you looking at Provera?

KdgTeacher · July 2011

MandyBrownNoser:
If you are 4dpo why are you looking at Provera?

littlewifey · July 2011

Thank you!

I guess because AF sheds an egg, he was thinking that Provera would cause an egg, or multiple, to drop? I dunno. The way he explained his concern was pretty convincing... but you ladies have fully clarified. Thanks again!

littlewifey · July 2011

KdgTeacher:
MandyBrownNoser:
If you are 4dpo why are you looking at Provera?

I'm NOT... "we will cross that bridge when we come to it" were my words.

I have not had a period since June of '08 and after removing my IUD my doc said to call at cd50 if I had not yet gotten AF or BFP.

I'm a week shy of calling, and I know a lot can happen in a week, but I'm just preparing myself for any/all possibilities.

cbee817 · July 2011

Provera just helps jump start your AF if your cycle is over 60 days. I took it after I got off of 10 years of BC- it helped start AF and I got a BFP after 2 cycles. GL to you.

partymama · July 2011

Provera is synthetic progesterone used to mimic the LP of your cycle. You take a pill for anywhere from 5-10 days and the withdrawal from the hormones when you are done with your prescription is what induces AF. A period is the shedding of your uterine lining, not the "shedding of an egg." It is unhealthy for a woman to keep her uterine lining for more than 60 days, which is why your doctor told you to call, so that by the time you finish the script and get AF, you are around the 60 day mark. The side effects/risks of Provera are minimal, but you should still do your research. The release of an egg happens at ovulation-which has and probably will not happen considering the length of your cycle already. The risk of multiples comes with hyper-stimulating your ovaries (such as Clomid). Provera does not impact ovulation whatsoever.

brookelynpaisley · July 2011

This post is mind bottling.

*blue*flower* · July 2011

I saw this post earlier when I was on my phone and couldn't respond. Seriously, you and your DH don't seem to have a clue about the workings of a typical cycle. I would recommend reading up on what happens during each phase. Partymama already explained what Provera does so I won't repeat what she said, but I will reiterate that Provera does NOT affect your ovaries/ovulation.

Just can't wrap my mind around this post...

littlewifey · July 2011

brookelynpaisley:
This post is mind bottling.

Gee, thanks.

littlewifey · July 2011

partymama:
Provera is synthetic progesterone used to mimic the LP of your cycle. You take a pill for anywhere from 5-10 days and the withdrawal from the hormones when you are done with your prescription is what induces AF. A period is the shedding of your uterine lining, not the "shedding of an egg." It is unhealthy for a woman to keep her uterine lining for more than 60 days, which is why your doctor told you to call, so that by the time you finish the script and get AF, you are around the 60 day mark. The side effects/risks of Provera are minimal, but you should still do your research.The release of an egg happens at ovulation-which has and probably will not happen considering the length of your cycle already. The risk of multiples comes with hyper-stimulating your ovaries (such as Clomid). Provera does not impact ovulation whatsoever.

FYI, you DO shed an egg during menstruation if it has not been fertilized.

And, as far as it being "unhealthy to keep her uterine lining for more than 60 days"... where is that documented and how is that explained with birth control that causes periods to be virtually nonexistent?

littlewifey · July 2011

*blue*flower*:
I saw this post earlier when I was on my phone and couldn't respond. Seriously, you and your DH don't seem to have a clue about the workings of a typical cycle. I would recommend reading up on what happens during each phase. Partymama already explained what Provera does so I won't repeat what she said, but I will reiterate that Provera does NOT affect your ovaries/ovulation.
Just can't wrap my mind around this post...

I appreciate the recommendation to "read up", though your judgement was unnecessary. It isn't my cycle that I'm clueless about, it's medications... which is why I was asking questions. Thanks for your misunderstanding.

KdgTeacher · July 2011

littlewifey:

partymama:
Provera is synthetic progesterone used to mimic the LP of your cycle. You take a pill for anywhere from 5-10 days and the withdrawal from the hormones when you are done with your prescription is what induces AF. A period is the shedding of your uterine lining, not the "shedding of an egg." It is unhealthy for a woman to keep her uterine lining for more than 60 days, which is why your doctor told you to call, so that by the time you finish the script and get AF, you are around the 60 day mark. The side effects/risks of Provera are minimal, but you should still do your research.The release of an egg happens at ovulation-which has and probably will not happen considering the length of your cycle already. The risk of multiples comes with hyper-stimulating your ovaries (such as Clomid). Provera does not impact ovulation whatsoever.

FYI, you DO shed an egg during menstruation if it has not been fertilized.

And, as far as it being "unhealthy to keep her uterine lining for more than 60 days"... where is that documented and how is that explained with birth control that causes periods to be virtually nonexistent?

No, you shed the lining the egg did not impant on.

It is not the best thing to not have a period every 60 days if you are not on BC and TTC. Most of those BCs (as far as I understand) inhibit you from ovulating, thus not incuding a period when the egg is not fertilized and implanted.

*blue*flower* · July 2011

littlewifey:
*blue*flower*:
I saw this post earlier when I was on my phone and couldn't respond. Seriously, you and your DH don't seem to have a clue about the workings of a typical cycle. I would recommend reading up on what happens during each phase. Partymama already explained what Provera does so I won't repeat what she said, but I will reiterate that Provera does NOT affect your ovaries/ovulation.
Just can't wrap my mind around this post...
I appreciate the recommendation to "read up", though your judgement was unnecessary. It isn't my cycle that I'm clueless about, it's medications... which is why I was asking questions. Thanks for your misunderstanding.

I have to disagree that you don't seem to understand the ins and outs of your cycle. An egg is only viable for 12 to 24 hours after OVULATION. Ovulation occurs about 14 days before your period starts. So your egg is not even viable for about the 13 days of your luteal phase and is DEFINITELY not viable once your period begins.

You don't shed an egg, you shed your uterine lining. I still highly recommend you do some reading up the phases of your cycle because you don';t seem to REALLY understand when things happen and the lengths of time that an egg is viable.

*blue*flower* · July 2011

MandyBrownNoser:
If you are 4dpo why are you looking at Provera?

This too, if you have ovulated then your should be getting your period in about 10 days. No Provera needed...

KdgTeacher · July 2011

*blue*flower*:
littlewifey:
*blue*flower*:

I saw this post earlier when I was on my phone and couldn't respond. Seriously, you and your DH don't seem to have a clue about the workings of a typical cycle. I would recommend reading up on what happens during each phase. Partymama already explained what Provera does so I won't repeat what she said, but I will reiterate that Provera does NOT affect your ovaries/ovulation.

Just can't wrap my mind around this post...

I appreciate the recommendation to "read up", though your judgement was unnecessary. It isn't my cycle that I'm clueless about, it's medications... which is why I was asking questions. Thanks for your misunderstanding.

I have to disagree that you don't seem to understand the ins and outs of your cycle. An egg is only viable for 12 to 24 hours after OVULATION. Ovulation occurs about 14 days before your period starts. So your egg is not even viable for about the 13 days of your luteal phase and is DEFINITELY not viable once your period begins.

And I'll disagree with you here. This is not the norm for most women. Most women do not have a textbook 28 day cycle and therefore don't ovulate 14 days before their period starts and thus don't have a 14 day LP.

*blue*flower* · July 2011

KdgTeacher:
*blue*flower*:
littlewifey:
*blue*flower*:

I saw this post earlier when I was on my phone and couldn't respond. Seriously, you and your DH don't seem to have a clue about the workings of a typical cycle. I would recommend reading up on what happens during each phase. Partymama already explained what Provera does so I won't repeat what she said, but I will reiterate that Provera does NOT affect your ovaries/ovulation.

Just can't wrap my mind around this post...

I appreciate the recommendation to "read up", though your judgement was unnecessary. It isn't my cycle that I'm clueless about, it's medications... which is why I was asking questions. Thanks for your misunderstanding.

I have to disagree that you don't seem to understand the ins and outs of your cycle. An egg is only viable for 12 to 24 hours after OVULATION. Ovulation occurs about 14 days before your period starts. So your egg is not even viable for about the 13 days of your luteal phase and is DEFINITELY not viable once your period begins.

And I'll disagree with you here. This is not the norm for most women. Most women do not have a textbook 28 day cycle and therefore don't ovulate 14 days before their period starts and thus don't have a 14 day LP.

I know it isn't exactly 14 days for every woman, that is why I said about. I guess it would have been better to give the range of normal luteal phase length of 10 to 16 days.

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