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Is it normal to have severe arm pain and abdominal pain after recieveing the Depo Provera shot?

By Anonymous December 11, 2015 - 11:54am
 
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This is my 3rd injection. The first 2 were given to me by an RN. She showed me how to do the shot myself so i idnt have to keep forking out stupid amounts of money to get my shot. But now that I did the shot myself, I am having abdominal cramps and my whole arm is hurting. Is this normal or should I be concered?

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S. Gillette-Palmer
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Hi Anon,

Thank you for sharing your question with the EmpowHER community.

There are a serveral side effects for the Depo Provera birth control shot but severe arm and abdominal pain are not included in the list.

The side effects can include:

  • Irregular menstrual periods, or no periods at all
  • Headaches
  • Nervousness
  • Depression
  • Dizziness
  • Changes in appetite
  • Weight gain
  • Unwanted facial and body hair

I would go get checked out by a medical professional.

 

Here is some additional information.  Side Effects of Dep Provera

Be well,

~Gillette

December 11, 2015 - 1:11pm

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