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A 28-year-old female asked:
Had sex on fertile days, one month later, got 1st and only depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot and have had spotting , many pregnancy symptoms and milk from both breasts
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Pregnant: Invest in a pregnancy test to see if youare indeed pregnant.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
I have been off of the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) for going on 10 months.Ihave very visible blue veins showing in my arms breast and my legs.I have had sevre nasuea?
Dr. Thomas Wrightanswered
Phlebology 31 years experience
Pregnant??: You could be pregnant. You should take a test and follow up with a doctor as your symptoms may be from pregnancy.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Hi..Been off Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) for 4 weeks extremely sore and bloated breasts and belly..Is this normal?Is there anything for the discomfort? Thanks
Dr. Sophia Yenanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Pregnant?: Could you be pregnant?
These are not symptoms usually related to Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) or coming off Depo-Provera provera
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Can side effects getting off Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) cause extreme bloating to belly and breasts?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: That is synthetic progesterone's "trademark".
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A 34-year-old female asked:
In my 13th week on Depo-Provera provera, (medroxyprogesterone) my breasts are a bit fuller..They are harder to the touch..A bit sore.Could this be a side effect or could i be prego?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Take the test: If you want to know if you are pregnant, take a test. In today's world you do not need to wonder if you are pregnant or not based on symptoms. Pregnan... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Could sore breasts be a side effect of Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)? They are still sore even after what would have been my period...I don't get periods on Depo-Provera thank
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
DEPO: Yes. Of course. I believe this common side effect is documented in the information given to you at the time of injection.
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