Does Depo-Provera cause weight gain?
Depo-Provera (depot medroxyprogesterone acetate) is a progestin-only long acting reversible hormonal contraceptive birth control drug which is injected every 3 months. Side effects of Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection include: weight gain and other side effects such as irregular menstrual bleeding, amenorrhea, headache, nervousness, abdominal cramps, dizziness, weakness or fatigue, decreased sexual desire, leg cramps, nausea, vaginal discharge or irritation, breast swelling and tenderness, bloating, swelling of the hands or feet, backache, depression, insomnia, acne, pelvic pain, no hair growth or excessive hair loss, rash, hot flashes, and joint pain. These are not all the possible side effects of Depo-Provera. For a complete list, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This question was answered on June 07, 2010 Go to Depo-Provera Questions Q: Does Depo-Provera cause weight gain? A: Drugs can cause weight gain in several different ways. Some can increase appetite or make you crave certain
