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On Depo Provera From A Long Term, Have Tiredness, Bigger Stomach, Moody, Mild Headache With Hot Flushes, Excessive Hunger. Cause?
i ve been on depo provera for 18 months I m 24 years old., over the last 2 weeks ive been feeling extremely tired (more than usual, i do udually feel tired anyway) weak at times, as if exausted like fever / flu , but dont have flu. I feel my stomach has got bigger no weight gain really. I m more emotional than usual, sometimes cry for no reason. I ve had mild headache for over 6 days, and get hot flushes. sometimes i feel sick but dont vomit . I feel overly hungry at times, like stomach cramps??? I ve never really had a problem with the injection , but i really don t feel right, not myself?? could it be the injection or something else??
Wed, 4 Feb 2015
Hi,
If you are due for the injection in few days, it is likely that you could be having withdrawal symptoms, more so if you have gained any additional weight after the treatment. Also, protection may dwindle especially toward the end of the course, when there is weight gain because the body requirement of the hormone rises with weight and contraception is no longer effective. So, as your symptoms suggest, you should also exclude/confirm pregnancy through assessment of the serum beta-hCG titres. Hope this helps.
If you are due for the injection in few days, it is likely that you could be having withdrawal symptoms, more so if you have gained any additional weight after the treatment. Also, protection may dwindle especially toward the end of the course, when there is weight gain because the body requirement of the hormone rises with weight and contraception is no longer effective. So, as your symptoms suggest, you should also exclude/confirm pregnancy through assessment of the serum beta-hCG titres. Hope this helps.
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