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I got a depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot 4 weeks ago & have been menstruating moderately since. yesterday pain in my upper abdomen started. what does this mean?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Normal depo effect: Irregular periods are the norm on depoprovera. Many patients have no periods at all. Others will experience irregular menstrual bleeding. This is how Depo-Provera works. If you are not satisfied with the bleeding pattern on Depo-Provera then consider using a different birth control method. At age 46 consider essure!

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Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

I got a depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot 4 weeks ago & have been menstruating moderately since. yesterday pain in my upper abdomen started. what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Samuel agreed

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