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Depo subq provera 104

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Side Effects

Common

Pain at injection site
Abdominal pain
Alopecia
Back pain
Weight gain
Dizziness
Nervousness
Headache
Nausea
Bloating or abdominal fullness
Irritation at injection site
Hot flashes
Legs cramping
Joint pains
Pelvic pain
Excess hair
Breast pain
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Hair loss
No menstrual periods
Loss of strength
Painful swollen joints
Rash

Treats

Endometriosis
Condition

Related questions

A member asked:

When will the Depo-Provera shot wear off?

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A 48-year old asked:

Please tell me how long it takes for the depo-provera shot to work?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 36-year old female asked:

I have been given an overdose of depo-provera, and feel very ill,dr says i just need to ride it out, what should i do?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

What are some common depo-provera injection side effects?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

When do you start seeing the side effects of depo-provera?

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A 41-year old asked:

Do depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) cause dryness of vagina?

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A 37-year old asked:

How long should I be taking depo provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

Is it normal to have irregular spotting while on the Depo-Provera shot?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

Does provera prevent ovulation? Not depo provera (medroxyprogesterone)

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

What are the side effects of depo-provera during the first three months?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

What could heavy prolonged bleeding while using the depo-provera shot mean?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

What are the positives and negatives of the depo provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 37-year old asked:

I'm switching from the pill to depo-provera. how long do i have to use a backup?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

How effective is depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) if all shots are recieved on time?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

How long after the depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot is given does it become effective?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

When will I be able to ovulate again I just got off depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) this month?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

What to do if I have endometrioses and am on depo provera, (medroxyprogesterone) why am i bleeding?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

How long should i be on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone)? I heard I am not supposed to be on it for more than 4 years.

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

Is it okay to have sex two weeks before the depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) wears off? & i dont wanna take the shot again

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

If you've been on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) for years and years is it normal to spot after getting a shot sometimes?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 18-year old female asked:

If you have been on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) for over a year and you bleed with every other shot you get is it normal?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

This is my first and last time taking depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) how long will it take for the side affects and the bleeding to go away l?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

Im on the Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot and & my next shot is next month but i cant stop from bleeding , WHAT CAN I DO?? The doctors said its normal

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 24-year old female asked:

I've been on the depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot only one time and been bleeding over 3mnth when will my bleeding will stop?please help me by getting answers

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

I've been on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) for about 15 days, I've had sex 6 times now since the shot and today while intercourse I started bleeding is this normal?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

I got first shot of depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) yesterday and now today i have pretty bad nausea.does anyone know how long this might take to go away? its evry 12wk

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

I have been bleeding for a year now on the depo provera (medroxyprogesterone). whats wrong? I was on the depo for 3 years then i had a child in november of 2010 and got back on the depo january 2011 and have been bleeding ever since. one time its like hea

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

How long does it take to ovulate after stopping the depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot? i have been on depo for 7yrs and recently stopped taking it. my last shot was in August and i was due for another but stopped because i want to switch to a new k

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

How does penicillin affect my depo provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

Can depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) be too weak for some people?

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