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Depo provera, (medroxyprogesterone) can you tell me about this?

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Varies: The most common side effects with Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) include irregular, frequent bleeding and also weight gain. While these are the most common possible side effects, they do not happen to everyone.

Dr Buffington agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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