Deer Park, OH
A 19-year-old female asked:
Is breast tenderness normal on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone)? when is depo totally effective to stop ovulation?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
Not too common: Depoprovera contains only Progesterone. When breast tenderness is caused by hormones it is usually caused by Estrogen. Depoprovera is effective after two weeks or even earlier if given during or after the menstrual cycle.
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Last updated Feb 5, 2016
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