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Re: long term side effects of depo provera
From: Don Shuwarger, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 5 May 1997 20:17:03 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 5 May 1997, Kerry wrote: >
>I've had galactorrhoea for 5 years as a result of a Depo Provera
>contraceptive injection. Do you have information about any other cases where
>this has happened? Are there any support groups that I can contact by E-mail
>or post. There's very little information in the UK. Doctors are baffled - I'm
>getting desperate! Grateful for any information or advice.
>
>Thanks. Kerry.

Kerry,
Interesting situation. I'm not aware of any association between depo-provera and galactorrhea. Do you have any references? The most common cause of prolonged galactorrhea is a pituitary over-production of prolactin. I assume this has been investigated.
Don

-- Don Shuwarger, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. obdoc@inmind.com

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