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A member asked:

Is breast tenderness a sign of coming ovulation after being of depo-provera prevera for 4 months?

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Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Not on depo: If you're on Depo-Provera (and by now you should have had your second shot) your body will not ovulate. (depo prevents ovulation.. Thats how it works).

Dr Khan and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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