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What Are The Side Effects Of Depo Provera Injection?

I have been on my period for about 3 months off and on but I m off its only for about a day. Recently I was off for about a week and started again today. The cramps are severe. (They always have been, but with the constant period its unbearable without taking midol religously) I also have recently been taken of Depo shot (birth control shot) so I assume that may be the cause but wanted to be extra sure. I already am anemic VERY ANEMIC so I just wanted to be 100% sure that this is not alarming.
Mon, 2 May 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern.
Hello dear,
Understand your concern
Please note that provera shot contain synthetic progesterone and following are the common side effects depot shot:
gastrointestinal disturbances
nausea, vomiting, changes in or loss of libido,
abdominal discomfort and cramp
headaches, nervousness,
depression and mental changes,
vaginal discharge,
lactation,
dysmenorrhoea,
breakthrough bleeding.

So i think it is a side effects of shots
It will goes with in 2-4 weeks

If not resolves, you should consult the doctor and do the following tests:
Hormonal profile: E2, Progestreone, FSH, LH, Prolactin, HCG, Thyroid hormone profile.
USG abdomen
Endometrium biopsy
Ovarian follicle study
Take healthy diet with iron and vitamin supplements
Take proper rest
Drink plenty of fluids

Hope this may help you.
Best regards
Dr. sagar
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What Are The Side Effects Of Depo Provera Injection?

Hello dear Understand your concern. Hello dear, Understand your concern Please note that provera shot contain synthetic progesterone and following are the common side effects depot shot: gastrointestinal disturbances nausea, vomiting, changes in or loss of libido, abdominal discomfort and cramp headaches, nervousness, depression and mental changes, vaginal discharge, lactation, dysmenorrhoea, breakthrough bleeding. So i think it is a side effects of shots It will goes with in 2-4 weeks If not resolves, you should consult the doctor and do the following tests: Hormonal profile: E2, Progestreone, FSH, LH, Prolactin, HCG, Thyroid hormone profile. USG abdomen Endometrium biopsy Ovarian follicle study Take healthy diet with iron and vitamin supplements Take proper rest Drink plenty of fluids Hope this may help you. Best regards Dr. sagar