what are side effects of the birth control shot?
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Side effects can include weight gain, headaches, mood swings, breast tenderness and irregular bleeding. Your periods may become more irregular, heavier, shorter, lighter or stop altogether.
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['Breakthrough bleeding or spotting — more common with continuous-dosing or extended-cycle pills.', 'Breast tenderness.', 'Elevated blood pressure.', 'Headaches.', 'Nausea.', 'Bloating.']
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Contact your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects at the injection site: bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, ...
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['Irregular menstrual bleeding.', 'Acne.', 'Breast tenderness.', 'Decreased sex drive (libido)', 'Depression.', 'Headaches.', 'Nausea.', 'Ovarian cysts.']
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Share on Pinterest Some people experience side effects with “the pill,” such as irregular periods, nausea, headaches or weight change. The hormones in birth control pills can increase the chance of headaches and migraine. Pills with different types and doses of hormone may trigger different symptoms.
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['nausea,', 'vomiting,', 'stomach upset,', 'loss of appetite, and.', 'injection site reactions (pain, irritation, and redness).']
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['injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling, and a hard lump),', 'hot flashes (flushing),', 'weight gain,', 'increased sweating,', 'night sweats,', 'back or joint pain,', 'chills,', 'tiredness,']
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Some common side effects of Depo-Provera include acne, dizziness, drowsiness, fever, headache, hot flashes, nausea, nervousness, pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site, sleeplessness, or weakness. Depo-Provera contraceptive injection is a long-acting birth control method.
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['headache.', 'redness, pain, swelling, itching, warmth and bruising at the injection site.']
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['Fatigue.', 'Headache.', 'Low-grade fever.', 'Muscle aches.', 'Nausea.', 'Pain and swelling at the injection site.']
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['changes in your menstrual periods;', 'vaginal itching or discharge;', 'acne, mood changes, weight gain;', 'breakthrough bleeding, menstrual cramps;', 'nausea, stomach pain;', 'breast tenderness;', 'dizziness; or.', 'flu-like symptoms, sore throat.']
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['Side effects of pills.', 'Headache.', 'Nausea.', 'Breakthrough bleeding.', 'Breast tenderness.', 'Causes.', 'Before you switch.', 'How to switch properly.']
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['numbness or tingling sensations (like pins and needles)', 'headaches.', 'dizziness.', 'drowsiness.', 'twitching muscles.', 'minor pain at the injection site.']
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Pain/swelling at injection site, breast tenderness, headache, weight gain/loss, acne, nausea, increased body/facial hair, loss of scalp hair, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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['Soreness, redness, and/or swelling from the shot.', 'Fainting.', 'Headache.', 'Fever.', 'Muscle aches.', 'Nausea.', 'Fatigue.']
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['Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given.', 'Tiredness (fatigue)', 'Headache.', 'Muscle or joint pain.', 'Fever or chills.', 'Nausea or diarrhea.']
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Hormonal birth control can cause some side effects, such as decreased libido, spotting, and nausea. Also, there are mental health side effects that can occur, including mood swings, depression, and increased feelings of nervousness or anxiety.