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A member asked:

Is it hard to loose weight while on the depo-provera shot?

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Yes: Depot Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is notorious for wt gain in women. And it is hard to lose for several months afterward as well. But, do not stop trying. Your healthy eating and exercise is good for regardless of weight loss. And, you will eventually lose the effects of the depot.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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