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I have been on the depo-provera shot for 5 years and haven't had a period for 3. i randomly get severe sharp pains then tight and odd ovarian pressure. why?

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Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered

Evaluation: See your doctor for evaluation. Discuss the possibility of discontinuing Depo-Provera as prolonged use (>2) can be associated with bone density loss.

Dr Anyanwu and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/19/2017

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A member asked:

I have been on the depo-provera shot for 5 years and haven't had a period for 3. i randomly get severe sharp pains then tight and odd ovarian pressure. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered

Dr Anyanwu and 3 doctors agreed

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