alternatives to provera?

[dee515]

Hi all,
Metformin has really helped to regular my cycles (every 35-42 days, which is a huge improvement!). However, I'm currently on CD50 with no sign on AF. I was starting to get excited but have taken several hpt, all of which were negative. In the past (before met), doc would prescribe provera after 2-3 months of no AF, which always worked like a charm inducing AF. Problem is...it makes me a raging b*tch! I can hardly stand taking it. Which is why I would like to ask...does anyone know of any alternative remedies to inducing AF? I've thought of starting Vitex, but I know that takes a couple of months to get working. Any other suggestions would be appreciated!

[smokeymtngirl]

I've heard that the side effects of Provera (moodiness, etc) are because it's a synthetic progesterone. You might try natural progesterone cream. I know some women have had success using it to bring on AF. SisterZeus has a page on herbs to bring on AF.

[dee515]

Well, I tired the Parsley tea that was suggested on the link you gave me. I drank 3 strong cups of it but that was all I could tolerate! It's disgusting. On CD 57 with no sign of AF. Arggg. Guess I'm headed to the doctor to get some provera

[defygravity]

You can ask for just plain progesterone as well. That's what I've gotten this month and one other time. I get a 10 day course of generic prometrium and it works just fine. It's closer to actual progesterone, so you'd avoid any effects from a synthetic. It worked for me before and I expect it'll work this time as well.

[ntm67]

I've had the problem with moodiness on provera. When my ob/gyn put me on provera monthly, my regular doctor gave me lexapro to take at the same time. The lexapro helps me a lot.

[pcos12yearsttc]

Hi! Dong Quai Root can get af going but stop taking it after it starts to flow like a normal af,if you stop while just spotting it won't work. make sure you are not pregnant though. take 1000mg every 4hrs should start af in a day or 2. google it and you'll find lots about it. all the best.