depo provera side effects

  I have been on Depo provera for nearly 6 yrs. now & other than a loss of menses, never experienced any other side effects.  I recently have been experience what I can only guess is heart palpitations, can you please tell me if it could be related to depo provera.  
Dear Kellie:
Heart palpitations to me means a sensation a your heart is skipping beats. Some women also mean they can feel their heart beating. Some women use the term to mean rapid heart beat.
None of these are side effects of Depo-Provera.
Most of us can become aware of our heart beat: for example, as one is falling asleep and feeling relaxed. This is normal. Irregularity of heart beat or rapid heart beat without explantion (for example, climbing stairs) can happen randomly to normal people. When it is a recurrent symptom, evaluation by your primary care physician is appropriate.
This information is provided for education purposes only and is not a medical consultation. If your have specific questions, please contact your physician.
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