Depo-Provera Vial Contraceptives Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Problem With Menstrual Periods
- Abnormal Bleeding From The Uterus
- Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Nervousness
- Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
- Weight Gain
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Depression
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- Abdominal Bloating
- Acne
- Backache
- Breast Pain
- Chest Pain
- Constipation
- Decreased Appetite
- Difficult Or Painful Urination
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Discharge Of Fluid From The Cervix
- Drug-Induced Hot Flashes
- Eye Pain
- Fast Heartbeat
- Generalized Weakness
- Hair Loss
- Inflammation Or Infection Of The Vagina
- Joint Pain
- Leg Cramps
- Low Energy
- Nausea
- Pain In The Arms Or Legs
- Pain With Menstruation
- Trouble Breathing
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Vaginal Discharge
- Visible Water Retention
- Vomiting
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
- A Blood Clot In An Artery
- A Breast Tumor
- A Broken Bone
- A Clot In The Lung
- A Clot In The Small Veins That Carry Blood To Or From The Retina Of The Eye
- A Hormone Disorder Where The Body Produces High Levels Of Cortisol Called Cushing's Syndrome
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
- A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
- Anemia
- Blood Clot In A Deep Vein Of The Extremities
- Blood Coming From Anus
- Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
- Decreased Calcification Or Density Of Bone
- Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
- Erythema Nodosum, A Skin Condition With Red And Painful Nodules
- High Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
- Obstruction Of A Blood Vessel By A Blood Clot
- Optic Disk Edema
- Osteoporosis, A Condition Of Weak Bones
- Overgrowth Of The Uterine Lining
- Paralysis Of Nerves For The Face
- Scleroderma, Hardening And Tightening Of The Skin And Connective Tissues
- Seizures
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of Cervix
- Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Decrease In Production Of Breast Milk
- A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
- A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
- A Fibrous Thickening Of The Skin Called Induration
- Abnormal Fat Distribution
- Abnormal Glucose Tolerance Test Results
- Absence Of Menstrual Periods
- An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
- An Increased Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
- Body Odor
- Changes In Appetite
- Drowsiness
- Dry Skin
- Enlarged Superficial Veins
- Excessive Thirst
- Fever
- Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
- Hives
- Hoarseness
- Itching
- Pain With Sexual Intercourse
- Water Retention
- Yellow-Brown Patches On Skin
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