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Can laxatives, like nuez de la india interfiere with depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)? i have gain so much weight with depo-provera i really need to loose some now, thanks

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Dr. Michael Ahearn answered

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Laxative abuse: laxatives in general are a bad strategy for weight loss. There are no studies on the efect on depoprovera. Diet modification exercise reduction on carbs is probably a better strategy

Answered 12/12/2014

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A member asked:

Can laxatives, like nuez de la india interfiere with depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)? i have gain so much weight with depo-provera i really need to loose some now, thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Ahearn answered

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