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Prolonged Vaginal Bleeding, Passing Blood Clots, Weight Gain, Painful Cramps. On Depo Provera Shot. Treatment?
Hi. I ve been on depo provera since about March or April of 2012. At first it was okay but recently i ve had period like flows with painful cramps and passing small blood clots for about a month and a half. I have also gained about 30 pounds since august when i had worked so hard to get it off in the first place. Please help me.
Mon, 25 Nov 2013
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Progesterone usually leads to retention of water which is responsible for weight gain. Presence ofI painful clot is likely to be due to unopposed progesterone effect. would suggest you to discontinue use of depo progesterone. Kindly consult your Gynecologist for further management
Take care
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Dr T Shobha
MBBS MD
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Progesterone usually leads to retention of water which is responsible for weight gain. Presence ofI painful clot is likely to be due to unopposed progesterone effect. would suggest you to discontinue use of depo progesterone. Kindly consult your Gynecologist for further management
Take care
Regards
Dr T Shobha
MBBS MD
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