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What Are The Side Effects Of Depo Birth Control Shot?
Question: I'm interested in depo birth control shot. are there any major risks I should be aware of, and I've always been told it will cause weight gain is it a defenate side affect?
Brief Answer:
Weight gain is not definite.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The depo shot is a safe method of contraception with well tolerated minor side effects like irregular periods or no periods at all, headaches, depression, dizziness, acne, nervousness, anxiety, mood changes, nausea and weight gain.
The weight gain is not a definite side effect and is not necessary in all the subjects.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Weight gain is not definite.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The depo shot is a safe method of contraception with well tolerated minor side effects like irregular periods or no periods at all, headaches, depression, dizziness, acne, nervousness, anxiety, mood changes, nausea and weight gain.
The weight gain is not a definite side effect and is not necessary in all the subjects.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok which side effects and the most prevelent in deli users because I tried pills they just don't quiet work for me
Brief Answer:
Headache and nausea are common.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The usual side effects are headache, nausea and depression. It can also cause anxiety and nervousness. The side effects vary from individual to individual.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Headache and nausea are common.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The usual side effects are headache, nausea and depression. It can also cause anxiety and nervousness. The side effects vary from individual to individual.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
one last question I'm 20 do you have any concerns for younger people who take it
Brief Answer:
You can use it.
Detailed Answer:
You can use it at the age of 20. There is no harm in using it.
Regards.
You can use it.
Detailed Answer:
You can use it at the age of 20. There is no harm in using it.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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