A 25-year-old female asked:
with the depo-provera birth-control most side effects are weight gain.what does it mean for your body when it makes you lose weight?
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Dr. John Berryman answered
54 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depo-provera: Depo-provera is progesterone (long acting) and can cause increased fluid to accumulate in your body, which raises one's weight. It does not cause increased fat nor does it cause loss of weight. Weight loss can be caused by increased stress and many other disorders, so see your healthcare provider if this continues.
Answered on Dec 30, 2014
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Blazar answered
62 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
It depends: On you. If the Depo-Provera worked well other than the weight gain, you will likely do well with a medicated iud or an under the skin implant.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Peter Baumann answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Avoid depot: Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depot Provera) stimulates the appetite center in the brain and via this mechanism can lead to weight gain in excess of 30 ... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered
30 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Consider an IUD: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) can result in weight gain because the Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) stimulates the appetite - if you eat more ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Paula Hillard answered
44 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pick another bc: Weight gain with the Depo-Provera shot is not rare, but rarely this much. I'd suggest you consider another bc option--such as an iud (very effective, ... Read More
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