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How Normal It Is To Have Heavy Breast While On Depo Provera Shot?
I just got on depo provera shot last week I notice that I been having sore breasts and they are tender and my nipples hurt but I m 18 and this is my first time being on depo .and I m worried and thinking something is wrong with my breast .is it normal to have heavy breasts while on depo provera and they they get sore sometimes. Sometimes I see dry white stuff on my nipples but I don t know what it is.can anyone tell me what is going on.
Wed, 12 Aug 2015
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Depo provera injection contains progesterone which has the side effect of breast engorgement and tenderness because of the hormonal effects
There is nothing to worry at all.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
There is nothing to worry at all.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
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