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Does Depo Provera Shot Avoid Recurrance Of Endometrois?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Feb 2014
Question: I had a total hysterectomy in may 2012. I was wondering can still use the depo provera shot to keep endometrois from going back?
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Answered by Dr. Timothy Raichle (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Hello, I would be happy to help... Detailed Answer: Even though you had your uterus removed, endometriosis might still be present in the pelvis. It would absolutely be a good idea to continue with some form of cycle suppression for control of "cycle" related pain. The choice of the Depo injection is an excellent option and should serve you very well over time - mainly because it will suppress endometriosis and you do not have to worry about breakthrough bleeding! If you are going to be on it for more than five years, talk with your doctor about any concerns that might exist with regard to a small, reversible effect that it can have on bone density. I hope that this helps and good luck!
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Does Depo Provera Shot Avoid Recurrance Of Endometrois?

Brief Answer: Hello, I would be happy to help... Detailed Answer: Even though you had your uterus removed, endometriosis might still be present in the pelvis. It would absolutely be a good idea to continue with some form of cycle suppression for control of "cycle" related pain. The choice of the Depo injection is an excellent option and should serve you very well over time - mainly because it will suppress endometriosis and you do not have to worry about breakthrough bleeding! If you are going to be on it for more than five years, talk with your doctor about any concerns that might exist with regard to a small, reversible effect that it can have on bone density. I hope that this helps and good luck!