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A member asked:

I've had the depo provera shot 4 days ago and i'm wondering when i should expect side effects... i'm still a bit scared of what to expect and to have to go through it for 3 months?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Side effects should be minimal and should get less with each injection. Good Luck

Answered 6/21/2021

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