TTMA Prolactin

[teachermomtobe]

No personal experience but based on my Google and own thinking, it seems like the OB is trying to find a cause for the lack of periods. It's not so much that she can't take provera but that the doctor is trying to find out why before just treating the symptom of no period.

[PirateCat]

I was tested for FSH, LH, and prolactin prior to getting Prover and my understanding is similar to what teachermomtobe said. My doctor said that my numbers were within normal range then prescribed Provera.

ETA: I was tested for TSH also. 

[PirateCat]

Aug 3, 2016 13:36:49 GMT -5 ****** said:

Aug 3, 2016 13:35:19 GMT -5 PirateCat said:

I was tested for FSH, LH, and prolactin prior to getting Prover and my understanding is similar to what teachermomtobe said. My doctor said that my numbers were within normal range then prescribed Provera.

was that with re urging need or the 1st time? And if you had to use it more than once, do they test it every time? I'm such a noob with this issue.

It was my first time needing Provera, about 6 months after stopping BC. I have not needed it since (and it's been almost a year) so I'm not sure what would've been done if I did. I think prolactin has to do with your pituitary gland. I imagine they are trying to see if there are any underlying issues with the thyroid and pituitary glands that should be addressed, rather than just re-setting your cycle. 

[gabride2010]

I have used Provera a couple times to get a period, and my TSH and Prolactin were never tested. My guess would fall with teachermomtobe that they are looking for an answer why she hasn't a period. I don't believe it has anything to do with the Provera itself.

[teachermomtobe]

I saw my GYN when I was having super long cycles (60-80 days) 6 months off BCP. She did CD3 bloodwork and would have prescribed me Provera after 90 days of no period. I never got that far because my periods started to get shorter but my CD3 blood work showed other issues and I got a referral to a RE. Prolactin can inhibit FSH production which impacts ovulation. I found this for some basic info: www.fertilityauthority.com/tests-and-medications/blood-tests-infertility/prolactin-levels