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Do you gain wieght after only 1 depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot ?
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Not likely: Studies of wait gain have noted 10 pound weight gain at 24 months after starting depoprovera.
Answered 11/20/2013
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Depoprovera: Depoprovera (medroxy Progesterone acetate) is a known appetite stimulant. It makes people hungry. This does not mean that all patients using Depo will gain weight. It does mean that Depo users will have to monitor dietary intake since they will likely be hungrier than usual.
Answered 12/6/2018
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