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Can the depo-provera shot cause pregnancy symptoms?

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Dr. Gena Kluwe answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes. : The side effects of the depo-provera include: nausea, breast pain/tenderness, weight gain, menstrual irregularities, etc., etc. The side effect profile is very similar to pregnancy. Make sure you didn't get started on Depo-Provera when already pregnant. When in doubt, pregnancy test!

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Answered 6/6/2021

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