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Is it possible to get side effects from depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) after having been on it for contraception?

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Amenorrhea: The most common side effect of long term use of Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is a lack of menstrual bleeding for several months after it is discontined.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Is it weird to have Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) birth control with crazy side effect like depression and random crying?

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I was using Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) for 3 years.Then i used birth control pills and the iud.How easy can I get pregnant now?I don't use anything.

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I was on Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) for my birth control (had 2 shots). I had my period every month(it was very light). I've been since 7/16/14 can I get pregnant/?

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I took the Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) birth control shot about 10 months ago and never took again after that, I've had horrible effects since, what should I do?

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I was wondering is Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) a good birth control?

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