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What Causes Abdominal Cramps And Back Pain After Taking Depo Shot?
Hey Im on the depo shot and I ve been having cramps on and off every since. Yesterday I started cramping and then I started spotting and it hasn t stopped yet. My back is hurting very badly but only my lower my back and I haven t had sex that much since I ve been on it. Is this normal?
Sat, 30 Mar 2019
Hello,
It might be due to hormonal changes from the depo shot.
Take diclofenac to ease the pain or mefenamic acid.
If no improvement should consult further with a gynecologist to rule out other urogenital pathologies.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
It might be due to hormonal changes from the depo shot.
Take diclofenac to ease the pain or mefenamic acid.
If no improvement should consult further with a gynecologist to rule out other urogenital pathologies.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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