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A member asked:

Can i get ovulating pains on depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Doubtful: DMPA (Depo Provera) is one of the most effective drugs in the world for stopping ovulation, it is doubtful you'd ovulate unless the shot has worn off.

Dr Richards agreed

Answered 5/13/2014

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