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Hi Anon,

Thank you for sharing your question with the EmpowHER community.

There are a serveral side effects for the Depo Provera birth control shot but severe arm and abdominal pain are not included in the list.

The side effects can include:

• Irregular menstrual periods, or no periods at all
• Headaches
• Nervousness
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Changes in appetite
• Weight gain
• Unwanted facial and body hair

I would go get checked out by a medical professional.

Here is some additional information.  Side Effects of Dep Provera

Be well,

~Gillette