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What Causes Severe Abdominal Cramps And Back Pain After A Depo-Provera Shot?

I have been on the Depo shot for over a year now... I usually only spot, but I ve been bleeding off and on for the last 2 weeks and now I m having severe cramping and back pain that feels like someone is stabbing me in my lower back. Is there a possibility that I could be pregnant or could it be the depo not agreeing with my body anymore?
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Hi, I think it can be a side effect of depo or it can be due to vaginal infection also. Do a urine pregnancy test at home to clear the doubt. But pregnancy is very unlikely. Get yourself examined by a gynecologist. you can take some medicines like Tranexamic acid to stop the bleeding. You may need some antibiotics. Hope I have answered your question.
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What Causes Severe Abdominal Cramps And Back Pain After A Depo-Provera Shot?

Hi, I think it can be a side effect of depo or it can be due to vaginal infection also. Do a urine pregnancy test at home to clear the doubt. But pregnancy is very unlikely. Get yourself examined by a gynecologist. you can take some medicines like Tranexamic acid to stop the bleeding. You may need some antibiotics. Hope I have answered your question.