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Medroxyprogesterone acetate

Medroxyprogesterone acetate

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Depo provera

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Bloating or abdominal fullness
Alopecia
Back pain
Weight gain
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Pain at injection site
Headache
Hot flashes
Irritation at injection site
Nervousness
Legs cramping
Nausea
Joint pains
Pelvic pain
Breast pain
Excess hair
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Hair loss
No menstrual periods
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What can I expect as medroxyprogesterone acetate (depotrust) side effect?

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Can U get pregnant on 10mg Medroxyprogesterone acetate ?

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Why might a doctor prescribe medroxyprogesterone acetate?

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When after taking medroxyprogesterone acetate should a woman start her menstrual cycle?

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A 23-year old female asked:

What should I do if no period for 4 months although already take medroxyprogesterone acetate medications?

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A 29-year old female asked:

Is it normal to bleed in between periods brown blood and experience some clotting, while on medroxyprogesterone acetate?

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A 31-year old female asked:

I'm taking Ralovera(medroxyprogesterone acetate)10mg for 10 day. Can i do internal pelvic ultrasound while taking these tablets?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Missed period for two months, took medroxyprogesterone acetate 5mg for 10 days, got bleeding 7 days after last pill, does this rule out pregnancy? Have medium bleeding, typically my period bleeding is very heavy first 3 days. Passing clots too?

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A 18-year old female asked:

B hcg Blood test 25 days past missed period, and 30 days past unprotected sex. Came negative. Taking medroxyprogesterone acetate 5mg for 10 days to get period. Weird twinges on right side of stomach. Some tensed shoulder, is it ectopic pregnancy?

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I have a cyst on my right ovary measuring 59mm by 42mm and was given provera 10mg(medroxyprogestrone acetate) will this shrink the cyst?

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Is provera (medroxyprogesterone) effective?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is it okay to take medroxyprogesterone and phentermine?

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A 20-year old female asked:

Does Medroxyprogesterone (Provera) get rid of ovarian cysts?

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Can Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) affect a pregnancy test?

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A 31-year old asked:

I was wondering is Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) a good birth control?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Is Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) as effective as getting your tubes tied?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: prempro (conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone)?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Does the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot cause movements in your stomach?

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A 17-year old female asked:

How long will it take for oral provera (medroxyprogesterone) work to induce menstruation?

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A 17-year old female asked:

I'm on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) and took clindamycin can I get pregnate?

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A 20-year old asked:

Would you say the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot was a good birth control?

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A 31-year old asked:

Can hCG and Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) at the same time make you infertile?

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Can the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot affect the result on a pregnancy test?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Does Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) birth control really take 12 months to get out system?

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A 48-year old asked:

Docs, wanted to know if I can get pregnant while on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

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Could provera (medroxyprogesterone) cause ovulation and pregnancy instead of a withdrawal bleed?

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Does the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot affects the results on a pregnancy test?

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Depro provera (medroxyprogesterone) (contraceptive injection)- can this cause lots of weight gain?

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A 23-year old male asked:

I have been off Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) for a year why haven't i started my period?

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