HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I'm having severe period pains. much worse than usual. is this related to coming off depo-provera injection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

May well be: sometimes after the periods have been suppressed, the next one is tough. the d provera (medroxyprogesterone) could also suppress endometriosis temporarily and what you are seeing is a rebound of endometriosis. if happens again, see your doc.

Dr Foster agreed

Answered 9/5/2014

3.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have just had a little bit of snot like bloody discharge, ive just come back on the Depo-Provera injection,due my 3rd injection next month. Not on period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I recieved 2 Depo-Provera shots, after my first shot about a week later my period started and it was light but has not stopped since i got my first injection.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi i haven't had a period in 3 years and my last child was 2 and a half years ago .Iv been on the Depo-Provera injection a few times.Also im still lactating.Y?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I joined the Depo-Provera injection on the 19th of march i was on the third day of my period a week after a start getting a dark brown dis charge what can itbe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Periods after Depo-Provera injection? I came off the Depo-Provera injection in october after only one shot. I got my first period january 19th - 24th and then my period came back the 3rd of february - the 8th february. Its now the 9th of march and haven't

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is it normal to have a lighter than usual period once the Depo-Provera injection is overdue? Been on it for six months
I am on the injection Depo-Provera in September it has stop my period and now I'm bleeding in October is that normal ?
Good day Dr. What makes one have a continuous period after using depo provera injection?
20 years old female had one Depo-Provera injection oct/sept 2010 haven't had a period since and its 2012 why?
How protected will I be from pregnancy 1 month after my first Depo-Provera injection if it was received not on period? Percent of effectiveness?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.