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Can Depo Shot Lead To Worsening Of IBS Symptoms?

Im a 27 year old women and I was diagnosed with ibs before I got pregnant. This all happened about a year ago and and back on depo again but now stomach pain is worst it fills like my stomach is pulling. My stomach is always tight and im still not going to the restroom. My question would be is the depo making my ibs worst or is it getting worst on its on
Tue, 3 Jan 2017
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The depot may worsening IBS. Yes, progesterone does cause bowel symptoms. Please consider alternative birth control methods.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Aarti Abraham

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Can Depo Shot Lead To Worsening Of IBS Symptoms?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The depot may worsening IBS. Yes, progesterone does cause bowel symptoms. Please consider alternative birth control methods. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Aarti Abraham