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What Causes Delayed Period And Stomach Bloating While On Depo Provera?

I was on the depo provera 150 shot from Oct 2013 and my last shot was in June 2014. Now since the beginning of April 2015 my cycle has not started --I am 40 years old and have never been late --I have always been anemic and has had irregular cycles since I was 11 years old . My stomach is huge and having pregnancy feelings --what could be the problem?
Mon, 15 Mar 2021
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Hi,

Depo Provera contraceptive injection contains medroxyprogesterone, a natural female hormone, progesterone that is used to prevent unwanted pregnancies from unprotected sexual intercourses and treat menstrual periods associated problems. If someone continues to take Depo Provera contraceptive injection, her menstrual periods become fewer, lighter or totally absent. This is quite normal. After one year of using Depo Provera, more than half of all women stop having their menstrual cycles.

So, lack of menstrual periods that are known as amenorrhea is a common side effects of this medication and having no menstrual periods doesn't indicate someone is pregnant. Depo Provera contraceptive injection also may abdominal distension, abdominal bloating, indigestion, heartburn, abdominal pain, GIT upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, changes in body weight etc. If these side effects persist for long or bother you, then you should inform your first for medical attention.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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What Causes Delayed Period And Stomach Bloating While On Depo Provera?

Hi, Depo Provera contraceptive injection contains medroxyprogesterone, a natural female hormone, progesterone that is used to prevent unwanted pregnancies from unprotected sexual intercourses and treat menstrual periods associated problems. If someone continues to take Depo Provera contraceptive injection, her menstrual periods become fewer, lighter or totally absent. This is quite normal. After one year of using Depo Provera, more than half of all women stop having their menstrual cycles. So, lack of menstrual periods that are known as amenorrhea is a common side effects of this medication and having no menstrual periods doesn t indicate someone is pregnant. Depo Provera contraceptive injection also may abdominal distension, abdominal bloating, indigestion, heartburn, abdominal pain, GIT upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, changes in body weight etc. If these side effects persist for long or bother you, then you should inform your first for medical attention. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician