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A 34-year-old female asked:
Very bloated sore belly and breasts ..4 weeks off depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) ..not pregnant ..side effects still in my system? when do they wear off? thanks
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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
90 days: It can take up to 90 days (3 months) for the symptoms to wear off completely, but ovulation can resume at any time so use contraception so unintended pregnancy is not in your future.
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