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A member asked:

Been on the depo-provera shot for three years and i have had terrible side effects and was wondering if there is anyway to stop the shots "medicine" midcycle?

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Dr. Rhonda Simons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Nope: Just don't get another one when you are scheduled. I'm not a Depo-Provera fan either. Weight gain and increased osteoporosis risk, and many times continued irregular spotting. :p ask your doc about options when the time comes so you can be prepared.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/1/2021

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