I have been taking Depo-Provera contraceptive injections for a year. The last one was on July 23, and I haven't had sex since August. In October, I was a few days late with my injection. A week after taking the injection, I have strange symptoms: lack of appetite, nausea, weakness, frequent headaches and stomach discomfort. Especially after a meal, my belly is puffed up. I was bleeding a week before the injection. I've always been like this. My GP prescribed me Helicid forte 40mg ulcer medications, but could these be side effects of the injection? And could they only occur after the 5th injection? I am very scared, I already have three children, I am not planning any more pregnancies. I take these drugs for ulcers all the time. Please reply quickly.
You should go to the gynecologist for a checkup, since recently you only saw your family doctor and he was the one who prescribed you hormonal contraceptive injections.
Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.
Monika Sieńkowska - KamińskaGynecologist, cytologist, visits Pułtusk, Krajewski 5.
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