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A member asked:

Could the depo-provera shot cause miscarriage ?

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No: It is Progesterone which is often used to support pregnancies due to inadequate luteal support occurring naturally.

Dr Doucette agreed

Answered 1/26/2017

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Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone): Possible not likely. It is not a treatment to effect abortion.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Been on Depo-Provera almost 6 months have cramping cravings nausea fatigue headaches back pain could i b pregnant also spotted & inlaw miscarried 2day on depo?

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Is this a miscarriage ? Today Ive been very tired and nauseous, I almost fainted earlier in the day. Shortly after that I started bleeding heavily and cramping but its not a period. Im on depo provera for 7 years and never bled on it?

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Can I get pregnant during the first month I'm on the Depo-Provera birth control shot then miscarry 1 - 2 weeks later?

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I had 2 miscarriages this year and now my gynecologist has been prescribing Provera and Fatimid to me all the time with now luck. had my last progesterone level blood tests and it came back at 3.4. what is the optimal progesterone level?

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