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Teenager. Missed Periods After Being On Depo Shots. Pregnancy Symptoms After Taking Shot, HPT Negative. Thoughts?
Hi my name is amber I'm 19 I had a daughter at 17 I've been on the depo shot ever since I had here I have not had a period. A month ago I was getting my shot again and thought I felt pregant , they tested me said it was negative they gave me plan b (I had been a few days late on my shot) they gave me the shot and sent me home. A a week ago my symptoms have been getting worse or something's goin on I have heartburn, bloating, constipation, very nauses , irritable dark nipples brownish stringy discharge (order less ) it goes on..... Does anyone know what's going on?
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Depo shot is one of the effective methods for birth control. It is normally only used for 2 years to reduce the chance of bone thinning or bone loss.
Pregnancy tests are usually accurate , they can detect pregnancy within 11 to 14 days after contraception.
The symptoms that you are experiencing may be related to different possible causes including side effect of the depo shot.
This can cause nausea, bloating and abdominal pain.
The brown discharge may be dried blood from the short delay in receiving the shot.
I hope this helps
Depo shot is one of the effective methods for birth control. It is normally only used for 2 years to reduce the chance of bone thinning or bone loss.
Pregnancy tests are usually accurate , they can detect pregnancy within 11 to 14 days after contraception.
The symptoms that you are experiencing may be related to different possible causes including side effect of the depo shot.
This can cause nausea, bloating and abdominal pain.
The brown discharge may be dried blood from the short delay in receiving the shot.
I hope this helps
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