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Is it terribly bad to take the depo shot while breastfeeding my infant? i am unhappy with the camila mini pill.

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Dr. Rajesh Kumar answered

No: Progesterone only contraception has not been associated with any adverse effects on breast milk production and it does not affect the quality of the milk either. Only precaution suggested is that the depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) injection should be started 6 weeks postpartum.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 9/26/2016

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A member asked:

Is it terribly bad to take the depo shot while breastfeeding my infant? i am unhappy with the camila mini pill.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rajesh Kumar answered

Dr Hegab agreed

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