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I have got my second depo-provera shot and have a tender lump around the area of my abdomen (where the shot was given) is this normal?

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Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

Hematoma: It sounds like you have a hematoma at the injection site. It should get better with time.

Answered 11/16/2015

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Depo: should be given in the buttox and not the abdomen. May be a bruise or hematoma. If worse or not better in a week or two see your doctor.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/16/2015

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A member asked:

I have got my second depo-provera shot and have a tender lump around the area of my abdomen (where the shot was given) is this normal?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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