Question 1

does the depo-provera shot cause early menopause or ovarian damage?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) causes ovarian suppression and ovulation. It can cause you not to have a cycle and experience symptoms similar to menopause. Depo does not cause actual menopause or ovarian damage.

Question 2

should i have bilateral ovarian follicles while on depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Even though Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) prevents ovulation, your ovaries will still produce follicles that can be seen on u/s.  But these follicles will not release an egg.

Question 3

how to tell if i have an ovarian cyst or just side effects from depo-provera shot?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with doc : It is normal for a small cyst to develop on the ovaries from time to time. Ovarian cysts are quite common in women during their reproductive years and may be a single cyst or many cysts. Most cysts are benign and only require monitoring.  Most are cysts which develops from tissue that changes in the normal process of ovulation. They usually disappear within 6-8 weeks.

Question 4

does depo-provera shrink or get rid of ovarian cysts?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is one of the uses for provera (medroxyprogesterone).

Question 5

hi..i have been bleeding almost every day for a few months..i have an ovarian cyst and been off depo-provera shot since march..could this be reason for bleed?

Accepted Answer

Need pelvic exam: Need to see your primary care physician or OB-Gyn for a pelvic exam to check for other reasons like polyps and infections. At this late date, it is doubtful that past depo-provera use is the cause of your continued bleeding for months. Fibroids can cause irregular bleeding symptoms as well as hormonal shifts. Need to see dr.

Question 6

i have been on the depo-provera shot for 5 years and haven't had a period for 3. i randomly get severe sharp pains then tight and odd ovarian pressure. why?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: See your doctor for evaluation.   Discuss the possibility of discontinuing Depo-Provera as prolonged use (&gt;2) can be associated with bone density loss.

Question 7

worried, been off depo-provera 7 months only reddish brown bleeding ..very irregular, large ovarian cyst ..frequency to pee. all this related somehow?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An ovarian cyst is most likely the reason for no menses now.If it is large enough to compromise the bladder capacity it would cause more frequent urination

Question 8

hello, i am 22. i was on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) and had no period. now i am conncerned i have a ovarian cysts/ovarian cancer due to all my symptoms how do i kno?

Accepted Answer

Exam: if you are concerned about having these diseases go see a GYN and discuss your worries and get examined and tested.

Question 9

dx: pcos. multiple bilateral ovarian cysts 30yr old nulligravida on depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) for 5+yrs. how will cysts impact trying to conceive?

Accepted Answer

Ovulation: The issue with PCOS is that some women will not ovulate. The ovarian cysts are not the direct cause. They are a symptom of the hormonal imbalance present in PCOS patients.

Question 10

will failure rate of depo-provera shot be 0% if taken on time?will it work 100% if it's administered properly?is taking the shot late only reason for failure?

Accepted Answer

NOTHING: Works 100% of the time or has a 0% failure rate. There are always exceptions. It's not a perfect world out there.

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How to tell if i have an ovarian cyst or just side effects from depo-provera shot?

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Does depo-provera shrink or get rid of ovarian cysts?

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Hi..i have been bleeding almost every day for a few months..i have an ovarian cyst and been off depo-provera shot since march..could this be reason for bleed?

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I have been on the depo-provera shot for 5 years and haven't had a period for 3. i randomly get severe sharp pains then tight and odd ovarian pressure. why?

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Worried, been off depo-provera 7 months only reddish brown bleeding ..very irregular, large ovarian cyst ..frequency to pee. all this related somehow?

A member asked:

Hello, i am 22. i was on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) and had no period. now i am conncerned i have a ovarian cysts/ovarian cancer due to all my symptoms how do i kno?

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Dx: pcos. multiple bilateral ovarian cysts 30yr old nulligravida on depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) for 5+yrs. how will cysts impact trying to conceive?

A member asked:

Will failure rate of depo-provera shot be 0% if taken on time?will it work 100% if it's administered properly?is taking the shot late only reason for failure?

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