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Weight Gain, Low Energy Levels. On Depo Injection. Low Iron Levels. Side Effects Of Depo On Pregnancy?
hi im on the depo injection have been for 2 years now, i am starting to put alot of weight on recently feel so tiered like no energy wats so ever, wanting to sleep all the time, i no my iron levels are always low, but i have 4 children already, and scared incase i am pregnant wondering what the depo will do to the baby. thanx
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Hi,
Firstly, your weight gain may be physiological as usually happens while on hormone therapy. The failure rate is very low with depot injection. In case you become pregnant with the injection, there is no need to panic as no harm has been reported in large scale studies so far. I advice you to get properly checked by your doctor to ensure that everything is in order. Take care.
Firstly, your weight gain may be physiological as usually happens while on hormone therapy. The failure rate is very low with depot injection. In case you become pregnant with the injection, there is no need to panic as no harm has been reported in large scale studies so far. I advice you to get properly checked by your doctor to ensure that everything is in order. Take care.
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