Anderson, SC
A 24-year-old female asked:
My breast leak milk & are sore. does anything else besides being pregnant causes this? i'm on depo-provera shot
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Dr. Byron Hapneranswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Several reasons: Excessive breast stimulation, underactive thyroid, overactive pituitary--these are some of the reasons for leaking breast milk (galactorrhea). Best to be seen by a doctor.
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My breasts are so sore, I stopped taking the depo provera shot. Could it be the cause?
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Iam on the Depo-Provera shot but I'm experiencing pregnancy like symptoms such as frequent urinating, cramps, headaches, little movement ,and heavy breasts.
Dr. Roy Arnoldanswered
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It's possible: that you are pregnant. The failure rate of DepoProvera is 0.5%. Check a home pregnancy to be certain. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
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I was on the Depo-Provera shot for a year and now that i'm off my breasts are sore and tender constantly. It's been three months of this. What's wrong?
Dr. Douglas Lawsonanswered
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Pregnant: If you're sexually active the first thing i would assume is that you're pregnant, especially if its both breasts. Check a home test today. It could ... Read More
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My boyfriend ejaculates inside of me every time we have sex i'm on the Depo-Provera shot but now my breasts are producing milk is that normal ?
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