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?
Question posted by Anonymous on 25 April 2011
Last updated on 20 October 2014
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BRRMARS
26 April 2011
that is a new one for me, i was reading about the side effects and their is nothing even that comes close to hair loss, i would consult your doctor about that, it's not normal.
Inactive
26 April 2011
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.
BRRMARS
27 April 2011
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.
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?
Marquita31
20 Oct 2014
I to experienced hair loss with the Depo it started out with the usual shed then it rapidily started falling out it clumps. so if anyone knows of something you could use to work against the side affects of the hair loss with the depo please share
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