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Depo injection contraception giving me spots. is this common?
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Depo - Provera (medroxyprogesterone): Depo - Provera (medroxyprogesterone) "Dermatologic side effects have included acne, reduced hair growth, alopecia, melasma, chloasma, rash, excessive sweating, dry skin, scleroderma, erythema multiforme, and erythema nodosum." See: http://www.drugs.com/sfx/depo-provera-side-effects.html
Answered 5/10/2015
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