Provera

[kimlbarb]

Hi,
Turned 50 this year and started having irregular periods. Been off all contraceptives for almost 9 years now. Take no medication at all.
Sometimes Im 10 days late and these last 6 cycles consist of atleast 24 hours of flooding. Slight bloating of the abdomen more than normal, not really experiencing night sweats. Brain is a bit foggy.
Went to my doctors for blood work to be done for a health check, expressed my concerns of perhaps being peri menopausal. She wanted to do an ultrasound for fibroids then wanted to put me on a pill or IUD. I have read Laras book Hormone Repair Manual. So I expressed my concerns about her solutions.

I walked away with a script of Provera and feeling like she actually wasnt listening to me.

[Lara]

Did you try some of the phrases from the "how to speak with your doctor" section in my book. Such as:
"Could I try Prometrium instead of Provera? I understand that Prometrium is gentler and safer for breasts."