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A member asked:

Side effects coming off of depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

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Dr. Andrew Silverman answered

Side effects Depot: The side effects after the supression of Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) wears off are usually associated with a normal ovulatory cycle.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 7/30/2014

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