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Depo-provera birth control, what are the side effects?

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See below: The most common side effects are irregular menstrual bleeding (or no bleeding at all) and weight gain. At one year, around 45% of women have no periods. After another year up to 75% of women have no periods. (Is that a side effect or a benefit?) Less common side effects are headaches mood changes, dizziness and decreased sex drive. Its very effective contraception! Best wishes!

Answered 9/28/2016

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I know Depo-Provera shot is irreversible. But can normal birth control pills be resumed even if the shot was done recently? Perhaps to offset side effects?

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I just recently stopped using Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) ( the birth control shot) , it was my first time & i hated it badly. Any side effects from stopping?

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Ive been on the Depo-Provera shot a year. Ive had mood swings and weight gain.Is there a diff. birth control I can take that has less weight gain side effects?

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