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Experiencing Pre-menstrual Like Cramps After Depo Shot, Brown Discharge, Tender Breasts. Is It Normal ?
Hi, I am 25 years old. In january I took depo for the first time. Almost immediately after I began experiencing something like pre-menstrual cramps. Since about mid february I have been alternating between bleeding and having a brown discharge. Also, my breast have been very tender and I find myself very exhausted. I have discontinued the depo. What is happening to me!?
Fri, 7 Jun 2013
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You are experiencing the side effect of depot preparation. Depot medroxy progesterone preparation can result in either irregular and heavy bleeding or absence of bleeding. Progesterone can also result in breast tenderness, abdominal cramps, bloating and depression.
It will take some more time for your periods to get regularized although you have discontinued depot preparation. Do not worry. Your symptoms will subside slowly in due course of time when the after effects of progesterone depot preparation wanes off.
If they continue in the same manner even after 2 months, you should consult a gynecologist and get examined thoroughly.
I hope this is useful to you.
Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.
You are experiencing the side effect of depot preparation. Depot medroxy progesterone preparation can result in either irregular and heavy bleeding or absence of bleeding. Progesterone can also result in breast tenderness, abdominal cramps, bloating and depression.
It will take some more time for your periods to get regularized although you have discontinued depot preparation. Do not worry. Your symptoms will subside slowly in due course of time when the after effects of progesterone depot preparation wanes off.
If they continue in the same manner even after 2 months, you should consult a gynecologist and get examined thoroughly.
I hope this is useful to you.
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