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Medroxyprogesterone acetate

Medroxyprogesterone acetate

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Depo provera

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Bloating or abdominal fullness
Alopecia
Back pain
Weight gain
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Headache
Hot flashes
Irritation at injection site
Joint pains
Legs cramping
Nervousness
Pain at injection site
Nausea
Hair loss
Breast pain
Excess hair
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Pelvic pain
Painful swollen joints
No menstrual periods
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A 45-year old asked:

What are effects of medroxyprogesterone acetate?

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A 42-year old asked:

What can I expect as medroxyprogesterone acetate (depotrust) side effect?

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A 43-year old asked:

When after taking medroxyprogesterone acetate should a woman start her menstrual cycle?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is it okay to take medroxyprogesterone and phentermine?

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A 25-year old asked:

Can taking medroxyprogesterone cause breast infection or cancer?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Is it normal to have a period for 3 months after depo provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

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A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Prempro (conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone)?

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A 20-year old female asked:

How long will it take for oral provera (medroxyprogesterone) work to induce menstruation?

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A 32-year old asked:

Why do people say you can get pregnant after the depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot?

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A 23-year old female asked:

How soon does the depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot work once injected into the arm?

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A 20-year old female asked:

Can having sex everyday on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) increase your chance of pregnancy?

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A 20-year old asked:

im on the depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) since decemeber and i missed a period what should i do?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Im on Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone). If i start using estrogen to stop bleeding can i get pregnant?

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A 35-year old asked:

I have been super snappy & get mad for no reason. can depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) cause nosebleeds?

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A 52-year old female asked:

Prempro (conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone) works well but expensive. What is exact alternative?

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A 18-year old female asked:

How long will my fertility return after depo provera (medroxyprogesterone)? I want to get pregnant in 2 years time.

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A 20-year old female asked:

If I were to take my depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot last minute would it increase the chances of pregnancy?

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A 45-year old female asked:

I am on depro provera (medroxyprogesterone) BC, I'm 45 and started in June but have irregular periods, is it normal?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Should I be concerned if I have a positive home pregnancy test 10 days after my last dose of provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

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A 62-year old female asked:

i am 63 yrs. old and started taking Prempro (conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone). I feel better, but is it harmfull?

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A 18-year old asked:

Ive been having pregnancy symptoms but im on the depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) can you tell me why im having these symptoms?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Hi was wondering if it was normal to miss a period right away being on your first depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot..thanks?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Is it safe to take provera (medroxyprogesterone) 10mg if you are taking two 500mg l-glutathione and 1 500mg vitamin c everyday? Thanks!

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A member asked:

I've been having pregnancy symptoms but im on the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) can you tell me why im having these symptoms?

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A 20-year old female asked:

depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) if ive been on the shot for two years and had unprotected sex four days after my shot can i get pregnat?

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A member asked:

Im trying to conceive but im irregular and provera (medroxyprogesterone) is stopping my cycle. had endometriosis but had a D&C. please help.?

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A 19-year old female asked:

I've been on Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) for about 2 years. I haven't had a period for 6 months and today I got one. Is that normal on depo?

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A 28-year old female asked:

PRESCRIBED PROVERA, (medroxyprogesterone) TTC, AND HAD THE WITHDRAWAL BLEED. 9 DAYS LATER SPOTTED FOR AN HOUR JUST LIGHT PINK. WAS THAT IMPLANT BLEEDING?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

I get my depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot done in my lower back/hip, I noticed the skin where the shot is given is caved/dented? Will this go away?

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A 28-year old asked:

I missed the depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot. I have been on it for two and a half years. How long is the depo good for before getting pregnant. ?

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