YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for May, 2002: Re: Depo Provera & Superficial Phlebitis

Re: Depo Provera & Superficial Phlebitis

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 23 May 2002 15:45:47 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 23 May 2002, Michelle wrote: >
>I have been on Depo Provera since 12/1998, with no problems. I am 25
>years old now, and in March I was diagnosed with superficial phlebitis.
>I had my last injection on March 7th, and it was determined that the
>phlebitis had started in late February, early March.
>
>Could this have been caused by the Depo Provera, being that I have not
>had any problems, besides lack of menstrual cycle, in four years? Also,
>should I still receive injections?
>
>Thanks,
>
>--
>Michelle
>

According to the PDR, depo-provera should be stopped as soon as signs or symptoms of thrombophlebitis are suspected. i.e. no more injections. Pregnancy or Oral contraceptives are both much more likely to cause thrombophlebitis than is depo provera. Consideration should be given to tubal ligation or an IUD.

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R.Daniel Braun, MD  FACOG   FOG
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