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I got my 2nd dose of the depo-provera shot (in my thigh) 2/25/14. today i've noticed a small hard lump at the same place i got the shot. is this normal? ty

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably: It is not rare to get a local inflamatory reaction at any injection site. This usually resovles on its own.

Answered 2/28/2014

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A member asked:

I got my 2nd dose of the depo-provera shot (in my thigh) 2/25/14. today i've noticed a small hard lump at the same place i got the shot. is this normal? ty

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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