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Petogen

Petogen

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Brands

Depo provera • Provera • Cycrin • Depo-provera • Hexal-mpa • Depo subq provera 104

Generic Drug

Medroxyprogesterone

Side Effects

Common

Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Itching or burning
Alopecia
Back pain
Bloating or abdominal fullness
Weight gain
Itchy rash
Headache
Hot flashes
Irritation at injection site
Joint pains
Legs cramping
Pain at injection site
Nervousness
Nausea
Weight changes
Breast pain
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Fluid retention
Pelvic pain
Excess hair
Hair loss
No menstrual periods
Rash
Itchy skin

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Can i use beco injection while am on petogen injection?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Do they still offer Petogen injection or it was disconnected?

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A 19-year old female asked:

I mistakenly got a petogen shot instead of nare shot today is possible to flush it out of my body because the last time I used it ,it made me very sick ,I want it out of my body?

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A female asked:

Can one have side effects with depo and not with petogen?

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A female asked:

I am on petogen for four months still spotting, how long does it normally take to stop?

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A 23-year old female asked:

I'm new in US and on prevention injection "Petogen" and due to renew, where do I go? Can I get it at a pharmacy or at a special DR, I don't have ins

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A 25-year old female asked:

Hi i have been on Petogen for about 4 months now on the second injection. i am bleeeding non stop and it stops only for few hours and starts again and the first 2 months was just spotting only but after that its been that. should i be worried?

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A female asked:

Hi.. I'm 21 yrs old and have been on petogen injection for over a year. I last had my shot in January, and had sex with my bf. Now I am having stomach?

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A 33-year old female asked:

I had petogen x 3 doses, for preg nancy lrevention. I had my last dose 6 months ago. I have not had my periods back. I now want to have a child. What can i do.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

What is the difference between Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) and petogen injection ?

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A 25-year old female asked:

I was on Petogen and stopped 8 months ago but never saw my periods again.I've been experiencing back and waist pains,headaches and dizziness.Should i be worried?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 24-year old female asked:

I'm in a new country & need to switch from Petogen to Depo-provera. I have had implanon (3 years) removed prior to going on Petogen two months ago. I am concerned about changing from Nxt - Petogen and now to Depo-provera. Would this have a neg impact?

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A 40-year old female asked:

Good Afternoon. I have endometriosis , 2nd day of period , have cramps but took Nurofen about 30minutes ago & today I should return for my Petogen 3 month shot. 1. I keep almost fainting *normal* but do I need to maybe consult. 2. Is Petogen ok fo?

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A 24-year old female asked:

I have switched from implanon implant to Petogen fresenius injection, however i want to switch to depro-provera. Good or bad decision?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

What is the difference between Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) and petogen French's injection ?does both cause weight gain

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A 22-year old female asked:

4 years ago I gave birth to twins and went on Petogen. My last injection was 10 months ago and I still haven't had my periods since. Currently on Trip

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A 32-year old female asked:

I've been using peotgen for 11 years and stop using it for two months. I had unprotected sex, is it possible that i might be pregnant ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 16-year old female asked:

I had unprotected sex before getting petogen for second time is it possible for me to be pregnant?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 16-year old female asked:

Had sex before she got petogen injection then she had to go on the 6 of sep. but went on the 8 but we had unprotected sex on the 7 is she pregnant?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 26-year old female asked:

Can I fall pregnant even without having my periods, because they stopped the time I had my first shot of petogen in sept 2015 n even now I still dont ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

I havent gotten my period for 6 months , i stopped using petogen in Feb 2018 was supposed to go for my shot again, can i get pregnant?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 38-year old female asked:

Been on Petogen injection for 10 years and last injection was 28/4/18.never had pms/mmc.feel pregnant,all signs from 11/18 but urine blood -ve. HOW?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 29-year old female asked:

Hi dr i've had petogen injection in january but still havent got my period since then,i want to get pregnant,what can i do?i've already had 3 caesers

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year old female asked:

I have not had my period for more than a year and have been trying to get pregnant with no success. I used petogen injection once over ten months ago?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year old female asked:

I was using petogen, My last appointment was in December 2018 and I didn't go. I still haven't had my period yet & I'm not pregnant,should I worry?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 26-year old female asked:

Took 1st shot of Depo Provera on the 08/03/19, then 2nd shot (Depo Petogen) on the 30/05/19. Had unprotected sex on 03/06/19. What are the chances of falling pregnant? Are Provera & Petogen the same? Was i protected immediately after the 2nd shot?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 24-year old female asked:

I was using Petogen for 5 years and stopped it once then went back after a year then stopped once again ,Im now having 10 day menstrual cycles ,nausea and cramping and diarrhea.I need help please ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

I stopped using petogen on feb My breast are now sore nipples painful.can I be pregnant?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

Hi Does passing clear vaginal discharge and big blood clots on first day of period followed by medium flow then light flow for 10days normal when on the first petogen shot? Or is it miscarriage even though i did not know if i was preg how do confirm?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

For the past two weeks I've had headaches, tender breasts, cramps,back pain, fatigue,nausea and have taken two pregnancy tests, which were both negative. Also on petogen injection, 7 days late. What

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

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