Apr 26, 2021 · Medroxyprogesterone injection is to prevent pregnancy
Very common (10% or more): Increase weight (up to 37%) Common (1% to 10%): Increased appetite, decreased appetite
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
Decreases menstrual cramps and pain Lessens menstrual blood flow, and in some cases stops menstruation Decreases the risk of endometrial cancer Depo-Provera isn't appropriate for everyone
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome): Breast pain or tenderness; Change in sex drive or
If you have had any of these health problems: Bleeding disorder; blood clots or risk of having a blood clot; breast cancer or other cancer; liver disease; heart attack;
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they
Medroxyprogesterone injection is to prevent pregnancy
You may also gain a little weight
Uses for medroxyprogesterone
Longer duration of treatment and smoking were associated with less recovery of BMD following the last injection of DMPA-IM
The You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345
This medicine is also used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning of the bones) after menopause
Medroxyprogesterone side effects
This Reduction in bone mineral density is greater with increasing duration of use
More common side effects
If these You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345
shortness of breath
The following side effects have been reported with the use of medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets with an estrogen
Longer duration of treatment and smoking were associated with
Medroxyprogesterone shows side effects like headache, nausea, stomach pain, vaginal spotting, dizziness, and breast tenderness
However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects