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Had A Shot Of Depo Provero. Due For Second Shot. Feeling Tired, Having Huge Spots On Face. Normal?
Question: Hi there, I had one shot of depo provero in early XXXXXXX this year, i wascdue to get second shot early April but decided against it. Since then I have been feeling incredibly tired all the time, my skin is a mess I have Huge spots on my face and tiny pimple like spots have appeared on my arms and legs, I have tender breasts, feel sick, dull headache and my appetite has increased dramatically... Can you tell me if this is normal? Forgot to mention that I am experiencing hot flushes and periods of chills also.
Hi XXXXXXX
The symptoms that you have are suggestive of hormonal imbalance. Its unlikely that its due to the provera. The effects of that has worn off by now. The symptoms you have acne,tender breasts,increased appetite,hotflushes are all suggestive of hormonal imbalance. I suggest you run some blood tests like LH,FSH,Prolactin,TSH,T3,T4. Its likely that some hormonal imbalance will show up. Primrose oil will help with the breast pain. You also need to rule out polycystic ovaries with the help of blood tests and ultrasound.
The symptoms that you have are suggestive of hormonal imbalance. Its unlikely that its due to the provera. The effects of that has worn off by now. The symptoms you have acne,tender breasts,increased appetite,hotflushes are all suggestive of hormonal imbalance. I suggest you run some blood tests like LH,FSH,Prolactin,TSH,T3,T4. Its likely that some hormonal imbalance will show up. Primrose oil will help with the breast pain. You also need to rule out polycystic ovaries with the help of blood tests and ultrasound.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I read on the internet that it could take up to 2 years for the affects of provera to wear off as I don't think mine has as I have not had my period yet?
Yes it can but only long term use of provera. YOu have only had one shot. You will get your period eventually. once the hormonal imbalance is normalised. The hormonal imbalance can delay your period as well. If you get the blood tests done,you will know where you stand.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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