Unfortunately, we are unfamiliar with the mexican shot. If this is a monthly injection, it sounds like the equivalent of Lunelle here in the United States. Both Depo and Lunelle are progestin only methods and are highly effective (over 99% effective). While it is not a good idea to receive both shots simultaneously as it overloads your system with hormones, it will not affect your regular birth control’s ability to prevent pregnancy. However, it may increase the likelihood that you may experience some side effects. Please contact a medical care provider immediately if you have any of the following warning signs:
- severe pain in the stomach or abdomen
- unusually heavy or prolonged vaginal bleeding
- a new lump in your breast
- severe depression
- migraine headaches accompanied by an aura
- yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes
Even if you don’t have any of the above signs, please contact the health department where you received your Depo shot or the medical provider who provides your “mexican” shots, and explain what happened. They may want to monitor your side effects more closely.
11. April 2012
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