after depo provera side effects
Our 2009 post on side effects of stopping the injectable birth control Depo-Provera (depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, or DMPA) continues to generate important discussion — more than 100 women have shared their stories of adverse effects after stopping the drug. Birth Control. Depo-Provera side effects may occur as your body adjusts to the progestin provided by each depo injection. Each Depo Provera shot slowly releases medroxyprogesterone acetate and can protect against pregnancy for a period of 11-14 weeks. I dont think it's depo. I had horrible side effects from it, and was on it for 3 yrs. before I got off. (I gained 50lbs. migraines too,but had no choice.) I had been on a high risk med for my skin condition, it stayes in the system for 3 yrs. after stopping the med. A few studies here and there report some effects, like how long it took for menstruation to return, how long periods lasted, and how long it took to become pregnant after stopping. Most of the existing research on women who stop using Depo-Provera seems to focus on bone mineral density. Depo-Provera Overview - Patient Information: Side Effects. SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, bloating, headache, changes in appetite, weight gain, tiredness, swelling, acne, hot flashes, breast tenderness, or irritation/pain at the injection site may occur. I have noticed Quite a few women have been experiencing the side effects of depo such as bone loss and brittle teeth. I have too its time we all get together and start a class action law suite and get this product off the market it is very dangerous and you don’t suffer the side effects until after you stop the drug. Less serious side effects may include: 1  changes in your menstrual periods; 2  weight gain; 3  mild headache, drowsiness;  mild stomach 1  pain; hot flashes;  joint 1  pain; breast tenderness;  feeling tired or 1  irritable; acne; decreased sex drive;  or. skin changes or a hard lump where the injection was given. Common side effects of Depo-Provera include: 1  changes in menstrual periods, 2  weight gain, 3  nausea, stomach cramping or pain, 4  bloating, dizziness, 5  headache, tiredness, 6  drowsiness, irritability,  breast 1  tenderness, decrease in breast 2  size, acne,  hair loss, 1  decreased sex drive,  hot flashes, joint pain, or. The following Depo Provera side effects were reported by 1% to 5% of the women: 1  Decreased libido. 2  Leg cramps. 3  Pelvic pain. 4  Backache. Breast pain.  Hair loss and/or increased hair on the face or 1  body. Depression.  Change of 1  appetite. Bloating.  Skin Rash or spotty darkening of 1  the skin.  Nausea. I was on Depo Provera for BC for 8 years with no side effects but headaches, which were manageable. Also had no periods, which was great! However, I became ill when I stopped having the injections at age 45. I experienced fatigue, joint pain and swelling, and depression.
Nausea, bloating, headache, changes in appetite, weight gain, tiredness, swelling, acne, hot flashes, breast tenderness, or irritation/pain at the injection site may occur.