What are the depo provera “side effects”?
• Loss of BMD (bone mineral density) that could lead to the onset of osteoporosis, low bone density, and other osteo-related diseases • Menstrual irregularities such as bleeding and spotting • Amenorrhea or not having any periods. • You may experience a spotty darkening of the skin, usually around or on the face; this symptom may not go away completely. • Weight gain due to increased appetite • Pregnancy-like symptoms include sore breasts, nausea, fatigue, and abdominal discomfort; they may occur after the first four injections but usually go away. • After a year of Depo-Provera injections, 57 percent of women are not menstruating. • After two years of taking DEPO PROVERA, 68 percent of women are not menstruating. • If you stop getting Depo-Provera injections, your period usually returns within 3 to 10 months. • After the last injection of Depo-Provera, it takes an average of 9 to 12 months to become pregnant. • Other DEPO PROVERA “side effects” may include headache, dizziness, nervous
