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I have been experiencing constant knee pain since january 2014 and currently taking the depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) birth shot since 2012 what could be causing pain?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Se details: Knee pain has numerous possible causes but is unrelated to Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone). Have the issue evaluated by a rheumatologist or orthopedist.

Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

I have been experiencing constant knee pain since january 2014 and currently taking the depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) birth shot since 2012 what could be causing pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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