Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

PCOS books and Provera Question

Question:

In response to Stephanie’s response…. Personally, I can’t stand Prometrium.  Gives me horrendous PMS, cramps and very little flow.  My RE is big into it, and won’t give me Provera, anymore.  :( I’m a big Provera fan, but rarely, the same thing happens as with Prometrium. Just my experience… -kay

Response:

In article <ecJ36.3297$XY5.25254@insync>,   "Carrie Murphey" <cmurp…@helixnetworks.com> wrote: > Morning! > Can anyone recommend a good book about PCOS?   I’d like to educate myself a > little more.

 I purchased all 3 of these from Amazon.com 1. "PCOS: A Woman’s Guide to Dealing with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome" > By – Colette Harris & Adam Carey: Paperback; $14.40  (Available Now) > 2. "PCOS : The Hidden Epidemic" > By – Samuel S. Thatcher, Ph.D ; Hardcover; $24.95  (Available Now) > 3. "Living with PCOS" > by – Angela Best-Boss, et al; Paperback; $13.45 (Available Now)> > My second question is about the Provera I just finished.  I have been having > terrible cramps (bad back cramps) but not bleeding very much.  I am on day 2 > of my period.  Is this normal?

I was taking Provera for withdrawl bleeding every other month and had horrible cramping and told the doc I would not take it anymore and she then prescribed Prometrium it is a natural form of Progesterone taken orally, I take 4-100mg before bed for 10 nights every other month, bleeding for me is normal flow like my old natural period used to be and I don’t cramp at all taking the Prometrium.  But everyone is different my sister took provera and then prometrium and she could handle the provera better. Hope that helps. Stephanie Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/

Response:

Carrie Murphey <cmurp…@helixnetworks.com> wrote: > Morning! > My second question is about the Provera I just finished.  I have been having > terrible cramps (bad back cramps) but not bleeding very much.  I am on day 2 > of my period.  Is this normal?

A provera period is not, technically, a menstrual period.  It is simply withdrawal bleeding due to the removal of the external hormones.  If there isn’t much lining built up, you may not bleed very much. Naomi

Response:

Morning! Can anyone recommend a good book about PCOS?   I’d like to educate myself a little more. My second question is about the Provera I just finished.  I have been having terrible cramps (bad back cramps) but not bleeding very much.  I am on day 2 of my period.  Is this normal? Thanks! Carrie

Response:

Can’t help you with a book, sorry.  There is one, tho…..can’t remember the author; haven’t read it. <<… Provera I just finished.  I have been having terrible cramps (bad back cramps) but not bleeding very much.  I am on day 2 of my period.  Is this normal?>> Sometimes the same thing happens to me.  Not sure why, as there’s often no rhyme nor reason to it.  Sometimes I get light (sometimes it’s just spotty with mucus) but very crampy periods.  I swear, I’ve never had two periods alike, with it.  -Kay

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