But the truth is that progesterone can cause both weight loss and
While it’s true that the birth control shot (AKA Depo-Provera) can change
Depo-Provera (contraceptive injection): Depo-Provera is a well-known brand name for medroxyprogesterone, a contraceptive injection for women that contains the hormone progestin
Introduction
Because progestational drugs including Depo-Provera CI may cause some degree of fluid retention, monitor patients with conditions that might be influenced by this condition, such as epilepsy, migraine, asthma, and cardiac or renal dysfunction
21 kg per month over the 18 month period, there was modest evidence that the rate of gain was not consistent but levelled off between 12 and 18 months (p = 0
Call your provider or get medical help if you notice unexplainable swelling, quick weight gain (more than 3 pounds in a day or 5 pounds in a week), or sudden trouble breathing
Everyone’s body is different, so birth control affects everyone a little differently
Do not use if you are pregnant
Since the previous studies performed among different ethnic groups showed
You may also get slight bruising where you got the shot, or rarely, a small, permanent dent
Using Depo-Provera affects your natural oestrogen levels, which can cause thinning of Most types of birth control don’t cause weight gain, but there is some evidence that the Depo-Provera shot can
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I've been on the shot for the better part of 16 years
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And the injectable form of progestin-only birth control, Depo-Provera, can cause weight gain, as well
These medications include amitriptyline (Elavil) , doxepin (Silenor), and nortriptyline (Pamelor)