Learn about medroxyprogesterone (Provera) usage and dosing. Read the latest news and reviews about the drug as well as potential side effects and popular alternatives. Provera is a form of progesterone (a hormone) that is used to treat conditions such as absent or irregular menstrual periods, or abnormal uterine bleeding. Provera is also used to decrease the risk of endometrial hyperplasia (a condition that may lead to uterine cancer) while taking estrogens. Medroxyprogesterone is used to treat amenorrhea (unusual stopping of menstrual periods) and abnormal uterine bleeding. It is also used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus or womb) in women who are taking conjugated estrogens. Provera 10mg Tablet contains progesterone, a female hormone that is important in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body. The Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) is the leaflet included in the pack with a medicine. Medroxyprogesterone (Provera) treats conditions such as absent or irregular menstrual periods, or abnormal uterine bleeding. Includes medroxyprogesterone side effects, interactions and indications. Find patient medical information for Medroxyprogesterone (Provera, Depo-Provera, and others) on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings, and user.