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On Depo Injection For A Long Period. Having Back Ache And Bloating. Could I Be Pregnant?
hello, ive been on the depo injection now for 10 years, my injection was due today and i got to have it tomorrow at the doctors surgery, but before i had the last injection in august i had problems with bleeding for nearly 3 weeks, i am now feeling really bloated and am getting a tightening across my tummy, and flutterings to, and also have been feeling sick and have a back ache, could i be pregnant.
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Mon, 19 Nov 2012
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Since you are taking your depo injections regularly, pregnancy is not likely. Still it would be best to get your urine tested for pregnancy before the next shot.
The symptoms you are having are likely to be due to hormonal changes in the body.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
Since you are taking your depo injections regularly, pregnancy is not likely. Still it would be best to get your urine tested for pregnancy before the next shot.
The symptoms you are having are likely to be due to hormonal changes in the body.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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