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Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot and cancer risk? what are the odds and how much does your risk go up? is it bad i have breast pain the first month on the shot

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

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Study on 20-40 yo: Studies show there may be a 2 fold or so increase in risk of breast cancer in women who use depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) but the risk of breast cancer in young women also low. See this study please and talk with your MD. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3328650/

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 2/12/2016

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Is breast tenderness normal on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone)? When is depo totally effective to stop ovulation?

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In my 13th week on Depo-Provera provera, (medroxyprogesterone) my breasts are a bit fuller..They are harder to the touch..A bit sore.Could this be a side effect or could i be prego?

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Could sore breasts be a side effect of Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)? They are still sore even after what would have been my period...I don't get periods on Depo-Provera thank

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