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A member asked:
I'm on the depo-provera shot and have been getting very horny here lately. i got told the shot is suppose to prevent me from getting horny. why am i like this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not likely depo: While there are side effects to hormone use, Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is not used to suppress sex drive.
Answered 6/30/2014
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