is milk production a possible side effect of the depo provera shot?

Submitted by margaret hays Wed 01/05/2011

Hi Margaret, Yes, milk

Submitted by TammyM on Mon, 01/10/2011 - 2:10pm.

Hi Margaret,

Yes, milk production is a side effect of Depo-Provera. The technical name for this phenomenon is galactorrhoea. The milk production usually coincides with when you were suppose to get your period. Although, as a side effect it can happen anytime.

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