My hair has been falling out and I want to know how long after you sotp the shot did your hair stop falling out? My hair never fell out this much before the depo provera shot.
Did you experience hair loss on depo provera shot and if so how long till it stop falling out?
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- 25 Apr 2011 by alleyamy269
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- depo-provera, provera, birth control
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Hair loss was the number one side effect I seen online! I was surprised to look it up and see so many others too were experiencing hair loss.
sorry this is what i got when i looked it up.
Side Effects of Depo-Provera - for the Consumer
Depo-Provera Injectable Suspension
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Depo-Provera Injectable Suspension:
Acne; dizziness; drowsiness; fever; headache; hot flashes; nausea; nervousness; pain, redness, and swelling at injection site; sleeplessness; weakness.
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Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Depo-Provera Injectable Suspension:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood clots; changes in menstrual flow, including breakthrough bleeding, spotting, or missed periods; chest pain; mental or mood changes; partial or complete loss of vision or changes in vision; severe dizziness or fainting; severe stomach pain; shortness of breath; slurred speech; sudden loss of coordination; sudden or severe headache or vomiting; swelling of fingers or ankles; unusual weight gain or loss; weakness, numbness, or pain in the arms or legs; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
i have been on depo for 10yrs and never had this side effect, i'm sorry i was wrong. have you talked to your doctor about this?