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| Medication Name | Provera Tablets |
| Medication Form | Tablet |
| Used for | Period delay, heavy periods, painful periods, irregular periods, absence of periods, mild to moderate endometriosis |
| Who can use | Adult women (aged 18 years and over) |
| Active Ingredient(s) | Medroxyprogesterone acetate 10mg |
| Usual Dose | Three 10mg tablets daily, starting 3 days before your period is due |
| Common Side Effects | Headache, nausea, unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting, breast tenderness, weight increase |
| Prescription Required | Yes |
| Patient Information Leaflet | Provera Tablets Patient Information Leaflet |
Provera Tablets (medroxyprogesterone tablets) are prescribed to help women regulate their menstrual periods.
Provera is prescribed off-label in the UK for period delay, but it’s a well-established option that doctors regularly prescribe. It works by mimicking the hormone progesterone, which your body produces naturally in the second half of your menstrual cycle.
Beyond period delay, Provera is also prescribed for a range of conditions including:
They’re particularly useful for women who can’t take norethisterone, the more widely used period delay tablet, due to health reasons or personal preference.
Provera contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, a synthetic progestogen that acts like the natural hormone progesterone in your body.
During your menstrual cycle, progesterone levels rise in the second half of the month. When they drop, this triggers your period. When you take Provera, it keeps your progesterone levels elevated, signalling to your body that it’s not time for a period yet. Once you stop taking it, your progesterone levels fall and your period follows, usually within 2 to 3 days.
For other menstrual conditions, Provera works by regulating the hormonal changes that control the lining of the womb, helping to reduce heavy bleeding, restore regular cycles, and manage conditions like endometriosis.
Provera is suitable for most women who need to delay their period or manage a menstrual condition. It’s particularly useful as a period delay option for women who can’t take norethisterone.
Don’t take Provera if you:
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Provera if you have or have ever had:
Provera isn’t a contraceptive. If there’s any chance you could become pregnant, use a barrier method such as condoms while taking it.
You cannot take Provera alongside a combined oral contraceptive pill. If you take the pill, you may be able to delay your period by running two packs back to back instead – your doctor or pharmacist can advise you on this.
Always take Provera exactly as your doctor has directed. Swallow each tablet whole with a glass of water.
For period delay, start taking Provera 3 days before your period is due. Take 3 x 10mg tablets a day at regular intervals throughout the day and continue until you want your period to start. Your period should arrive within 2 to 3 days of stopping.
For other conditions, your doctor will advise on the correct dose and how long to take it for. Doses typically range from 2.5mg to 10mg daily, taken for a set number of days within your cycle.
Try to take your tablets at the same time each day to keep hormone levels consistent. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember and carry on as normal. Don’t take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Like all medicines, Provera can cause side effects, though not everyone experiences them. Because Provera is taken for a short time when used for period delay, side effects are generally less likely than with longer-term use.
Very common side effects (affecting more than 1 in 10 people) include:
Common side effects (affecting up to 1 in 10 people) include:
Stop taking Provera and seek immediate medical attention by calling 999 or going to A&E if you experience any of the following serious side effects:
If you notice any side effects not listed here, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects through the Yellow Card Scheme.
Active ingredient: Medroxyprogesterone acetate 10mg
Other ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, sucrose, maize starch, liquid paraffin, talc, calcium stearate, purified water.
Provera 10mg tablets contain lactose monohydrate and sucrose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, speak to your doctor before taking this medicine.
You can buy Provera Tablets online through Click2Pharmacy after completing a short online consultation. A pharmacist will review your answers to make sure Provera is suitable for you before issuing a prescription. If approved, your order will be delivered quickly and discreetly to your door.
Provera is not a contraceptive, so it won’t protect you from pregnancy. If there’s any chance you could become pregnant, use a barrier method such as condoms while taking it. After finishing a course of Provera, some women experience a short delay before their fertility returns to normal.
Both Provera and norethisterone are progestogen tablets used to delay periods, and both work in a similar way by keeping progesterone levels elevated. The main difference is that norethisterone is the more widely prescribed option and is licensed in the UK specifically for period delay, whereas Provera is used off-label for this purpose. Provera is often recommended for women who can’t take norethisterone due to health reasons or who haven’t tolerated it well.
Your period should start within 2 to 3 days of stopping Provera. It may be heavier than usual or last a little longer, particularly if you delayed your period for an extended time. This is normal and should settle with your next cycle. If you experience very heavy bleeding or are concerned, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember and carry on as normal. If it’s nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue as usual. Don’t take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet. Missing a dose during period delay may reduce its effectiveness, so try to take your tablets at the same time each day.
Page content authored by Amjad Khan, last reviewed by Mr Muhammad on 2nd June 2026.
