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Stopped Depo Provera Injection. Will I Face The Common Side Effects?
Hi, I m just reading forum posts regarding the coming off of the depo provera injection . I came off mine two weeks ago and when i asked my doctor what the side effects would be he didn t say any. Now reading these forums and what people have experienced after coming off of the injection i m worried. So is these side effects being mentioned common? (Headache, nausea , weight gain/loss, tenderness etc). I had an operation a year ago where i had to have a cyst and one of my ovaries out but i was told it was ok to stay on the injection. I just come off the injection because i would like to see that my remaining ovary is working ok and read somewhere that i shouldn t be on it for more than 2 years at a time, but would like to be prepared for the side effects/know what to expect. Would my side effects be the same with only one ovary? Am i likely to find it easier to lose weight now i m off the injection? Much appreciate your advice. Thanks.
Wed, 2 Jan 2013
Hi Stephaniejanebrown,
Thanks For writing to us,
Generally many Women are Diagonised with side effects of depo provera while using it and after stopping it, Depo Provera is an 97% effective Contraceptive and the side effects range from mild to severe.
Any way you need not worry much and its good to know that you are preparing before hand , as they say prevention is better than cure,
Symptoms after stopping depo provera maybe:
1) Menstrual irregularities
2)Delayed fertility
3) Increased bone density etc.
So , If you experience any such side effects adversely , I Suggest you to Consult a Gynecologist Immediately. For any further help you can mail me anytime.
Wishing You A Good Health,
Dr.G.Gayatri Devi.
drggayatridevi@gmail.com
Thanks For writing to us,
Generally many Women are Diagonised with side effects of depo provera while using it and after stopping it, Depo Provera is an 97% effective Contraceptive and the side effects range from mild to severe.
Any way you need not worry much and its good to know that you are preparing before hand , as they say prevention is better than cure,
Symptoms after stopping depo provera maybe:
1) Menstrual irregularities
2)Delayed fertility
3) Increased bone density etc.
So , If you experience any such side effects adversely , I Suggest you to Consult a Gynecologist Immediately. For any further help you can mail me anytime.
Wishing You A Good Health,
Dr.G.Gayatri Devi.
drggayatridevi@gmail.com
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