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Why does my lower stomach feel tight and something is there sometimes i have cramps , sore boobs , fatigue , hungry and headaches and i'm on depo-provera shot?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone): Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) can cause cramps, abdominal pain, breast pain, chest pain, headache, changes in appetite, feeling tired or weak ; drowsiness. D/w your gynecologist. Take care.

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Answered 6/30/2014

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