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Took DepoProvera Injection For Heavy, Excessive Bleeding. Bleeding Reduced But Having Stomach Flutters, Tiredness. Reaction To Injection?
Hi, three weeks ago I went to my general MD requesting the Depo Provera injection due to my mensus cycle being heavy including blood clots and excessive bleeding. I have suffered from cysts , POD, as well as some other general health issues. I received the injection on the 3rd day of my mensus cycle. Since then I have been lightly bleeding, cramping, stomach flutters, exhausted etc. I also carry two genetic markers for Hemeochromatosis which has caused me to have high iron, as well as hypoglycemia ...I have a raised bump on my shoulder from the injection site. I am not generally affected by most of my conditions because I am educated and know how to look after myself. I have hypersensitive to most medications so I do stay away from prescribed meds if I can....just looking for some insight on what my body may be experiencing. I will be 40 in a few months and the last 2 years may be pre-meno......any suggestions of what the fluttering may be, or if possibly I may be having a reaction to the injection? Thank you :)
Wed, 4 Sep 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
It is very nice to the query of so conscious patient .
The medroxy progesterone ( depo provera) injection causes pain at the site of injection ( as in your case) , thrombophlebitis .
This injection also causes nausea, fluttering breast tenderness, fatigue, dizziness anorexia ( as most of these type of symptoms were present in your case.)
Since your age is 40 years and in this age group patient estrogen depletion is very common ( perimenopausal syndrome).
Patient itself feel some uneasiness and palpitation so nothing to worry .
I think you are so intelligent so need not say something extra.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
It is very nice to the query of so conscious patient .
The medroxy progesterone ( depo provera) injection causes pain at the site of injection ( as in your case) , thrombophlebitis .
This injection also causes nausea, fluttering breast tenderness, fatigue, dizziness anorexia ( as most of these type of symptoms were present in your case.)
Since your age is 40 years and in this age group patient estrogen depletion is very common ( perimenopausal syndrome).
Patient itself feel some uneasiness and palpitation so nothing to worry .
I think you are so intelligent so need not say something extra.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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