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What Could Be The Cause For Heavy Bleeding After Switching From Mirena To Depo Shot ?

Hi I have been on birth control for 5 years, First i had the mirena for 5 years then i switched to the depo shot in may and i got another shot in july, im due for another at the end of this month but all of a sudden i started spotting on tuesday, now its saturday and now im its heavy bleeding.... what could this be?
Thu, 6 Feb 2014
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Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. Common side effects include nausea, stomach cramping/bloating, dizziness, headache, tiredness, breast tenderness, decrease in breast size, acne, hair loss, or irritation/pain at injection site. serious side effects:

1. menstrual periods that are heavier or longer than normal;
2.sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
3.sudden severe headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
4.chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, coughing up blood;
5.pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs;
6.fever;
7.nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
8.swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet; or
9.symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, mood changes)
So change in menstrual bleeding and heavy bleeding are side effects of depo shots. I suggest u to consult your treating doctor if bleeding wont subside.In the mean time drink lot of fluids and take rest. Regards
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What Could Be The Cause For Heavy Bleeding After Switching From Mirena To Depo Shot ?

Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. Common side effects include nausea, stomach cramping/bloating, dizziness, headache, tiredness, breast tenderness, decrease in breast size, acne, hair loss, or irritation/pain at injection site. serious side effects: 1. menstrual periods that are heavier or longer than normal; 2.sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body; 3.sudden severe headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance; 4.chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, coughing up blood; 5.pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs; 6.fever; 7.nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); 8.swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet; or 9.symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, mood changes) So change in menstrual bleeding and heavy bleeding are side effects of depo shots. I suggest u to consult your treating doctor if bleeding wont subside.In the mean time drink lot of fluids and take rest. Regards