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A member asked:

Is the depo-provera shot really good for people that have pcos like me?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Depends what for: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is great to help prevent uterine cancer and hyperplasia. However, it will not regulate your cycles and may take longer for you to get pregnant once you stop the injections. It cause also causes weight gain which is often a problem in women with pcos.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Vry worid, wth my recently diagnosed pcos. No period don't wnt to use bc. Shud i b worid? Was on Depo-Provera gained 16kg had regular periods b4 depo.76, 5kgs nw

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Will Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) make PCOS worse, help, or keep it the same? Do I need to continue Metformin & Spironolactone while using Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

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A member asked:

Got pcos but no period and weight gain were side effects of Depo-Provera i was on for three years. Took my bgl and was 4, 5. Does it mean i don't have diabetes?

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A member asked:

Dx: PCOS. Multiple bilateral ovarian cysts 30yr old nulligravida on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) for 5+yrs. how will cysts impact trying to conceive?

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A member asked:

I menstruated on sep 7.I have irregular periods after Depo-Provera and stillbirth, doc put me on metformin.No pcos just a little insulin resistance when will i ovulate? Ttc

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