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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 Ingram answered

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.

Answered 7/10/2016

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A member 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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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