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Can the depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot make you overly emotional like crying and being really angry ?

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yes: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is known to cause mood swings and depression. Hang in there! it will get better!

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/10/2016

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