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A member asked:

I've recently started using the depo shot... this is my second time and the leg i was given the shot in is killing me... is this normal?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Typically no: Most people experience very little pain and discomfort with depoprovera injections. You may want to consider a different option in the future such as Nexplanon or an IUD as an alternative

Answered 10/2/2014

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