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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?

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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: That is synthetic progesterone's "trademark".

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