Does Utovlan Help Stop Vaginal Bleeding After A Depo Provera Shot?

Posted on Thu, 12 Oct 2017

Question: hi, i have been bleeding for 7 weeks after getting the depo provera shot.

the doctor has prescribed Utovlan (5mg) to take 3 times a day to help stop the bleeding. is this likely to work?

im worried that it is more progesterone and would make it worse..or does this type work differently to depo?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can take.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for trusting HealthcareMagic about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.

Yes, Utovlan is synthetic progesterone and usually different from the depot and usually use in different type of menstrual disorder and for stopping bleeding caused by the depot.

So do not worry about it and continue the same.
Hope found this useful, feel free to ask for more information.

Best Wishes
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (16 hours later)

i forgot to mention that 2 weeks ago i was given a combined pill to help with bleeding. however this did not work , hence i was given Utovlan.

so i was asked to discontinue the pill and start Utovlan today.( 5mg 3 times a day)

i have taken 2 pills so far today and experiencing light pink bleeding.

Is this withdrawal bleed from stopping the pill or is it a sign that the Utovlan is working?

if Utovlan is working, how long will this take to stop the bleeding?

i am also experiencing abdominal cramps.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be withdrawal bleeding.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
It is due to withdrawal bleeding caused by hormonal changes.
It will take at least 2-3 days to stop bleeding.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (4 hours later)

how likely is the Utovlan to work in stopping bleeding?

i have a holiday coming up in a week and really hope i can get some relief from almost 8 weeks of bleeding

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely it will be able to stop bleeding.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Most likely it will be able to stop bleeding because after depot shot this type of menstrual irregularities occurs due to hormonal imbalance and it may balance your hormone.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (28 hours later)

Hi,
After taking the Utovlan, the bleeding stopped on the 2nd day

But now on day 3, have started bleeding again. Does this mean that it wont work?

Im really worried

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Just wait and watch for bleeding.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Sorry for the delay in my response.
You should wait and watch for bleeding to stop.
It is nothing like that bleeding will not stop.
It may stop in few days sometimes.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (23 hours later)

hi,

i took my Utovlan tablet about 1 and a half hours later than the time i took it
this morning and started spotting, now the bleeding is heavier.

should i continue taking it as normal or increase the dosage?

or should i decrease the time between intervals

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explained below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are already taking it thrice daily, so do not increased the dose but take it on right time.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 hours later)

If i carry on taking it at the right time is the bleeding likely to stop again

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,most likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Yes,most likely it stop bleeding if you took it continuously.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar