Question 1

what are all the side affects of the depo-provera shot?

Accepted Answer

Many: All of the side effects? How about the most common side effects? The most common side effects are irregular vaginal bleeding (irregular periods), which includes spotting. Headaches. Occasionally will cause mood changes like depression. Loss of bone density if you are on Depo-Provera long term (over 2 years). Often times patients may complain of weight gain, but the research doesn't prove that.

Question 2

how to know if i have the effects of the depo-provera shot?

Accepted Answer

Side effects?: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) can potentially  cause cramps, abdominal pain, breast pain,chest pain, headache, changes in appetite, feeling tired or weak &amp; drowsiness.

Question 3

spotting but on depo provera?

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Spotting: Spotting can occur while on depo provera especially within the first 6 months.  It is within normal limits.

Question 4

i think i might be sterile from depo-provera shot, help?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) can have a prolonged effect and a delay in the return of normal hormonal cycling.  Because the medicine is deposited in the muscle and is slowly released over time, you have to wait for that process to complete.  It will typically be longer than the 3 month interval for your shot schedule and may be up to 6 months or more.  How long ago was your last shot?

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Contraception: Big positive is effective contraception.  Avoid remembering to take a pill everyday.  Periods, if any, may be lighter.  Drawbacks are weight gain, hair loss, mood changes & irregular vaginal bleeding to name a few.

Question 6

can depo-provera cause fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Some patients have complained f fatigue while on depo.

Question 7

can depo-provera make you infertile ?

Accepted Answer

No: I assume you mean depo-provera, the contraceptive shot? No, it doesn't affect your fertility at all, but -and this is important - it can take up to one year (or more) for normal cycels to resume once you stop.

Question 8

pregnancy while on depo-provera shot possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: While the Depo-Provera shot is effective birth control, it is not 100% protective.  You should be aware of this and if pregnancy is absolutely not an option, then you should consider added protection with condoms.  I hope that this helps!

Question 9

can the depo-provera shot lead to infertility ?

Accepted Answer

No: Although depoprovera often produces an absence of menstrual bleeding it does not lead to infertility. If your menstrual cycles were regular and presumeably ovulatory they will return after depoprovera is stopped. If the cycles were irregular, that too will return to that state after depoprovera is discontinued.

Question 10

how u know if u pregnant on the depo-provera shot?

Accepted Answer

You need to do: A blood preg test so see your gyn, very uncommon for that to happen unless you were already preg. When u got your 1st shot or were late getting a shot.

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