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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: HazelnutMilk on May 22, 2023, 05:01:25 PM

Title: Horrible provera withdrawal
Post by: HazelnutMilk on May 22, 2023, 05:01:25 PM

Hi I don't know if anyone else has had this or has any thoughts on why I reacted like this?

I started HRT 5 weeks ago - I was on 2 pumps oestrogen (only taking 1 pump max) and 10mg provera 2 weeks on 2 weeks off.

I found the proverb amazing - felt the best I'd felt for years. Husband said I was 'loved up'. All the things I'd seen on the internet about progesterone making you feel relaxed and happy had come true.

Then I did the 2 weeks off. I have spiralled into a crippling depression. Have just got utrestogen -25 days on, 3 days off - hoping that works. Just wondered if anyone has had this experience of a crippling mental health response to stopping the provera?

What can I expect from the Utrestogen?

Ideally I would like to take provera continuously but I am still having periods.

I would be so grateful for any advice or handholding. it's been really scary.

Title: Re: Horrible provera withdrawal
Post by: CLKD on May 22, 2023, 08:10:10 PM

Mood swings can be scary.  Is there any info in the leaflet in the box?

MayB put 'provera' into the search box?