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Could my kidney stones have anything to do with my Depo injections? #608/12

Would you like to... Print this page Email this page Post a comment Subscribe me Add to favorites Remove Highlighting Edit this Question Hi, I am on Depo Provera and formed kidney stones. I don't know whether or not calcium plays a role in my stones, so I plan to see an urologist and have a workup soon. However, from everything I am reading, it sounds as dietary calcium is good for stone formers, whereas supplements can sometimes prove problematic. This raises the question. Instead of taking calcium supplements, can I get the needed calcium while I am on Depo from my diet? I plan to stay on Depo long-term. Also, how much calcium a day would I need to get from my diet to stay healthy on Depo?   Thank you! My inadequate reply:              I am not an expert on calcium from the diet save to say that I am certain you can get the calcium you need from your diet without resorting to supplements.   After you have seen your urologist, please tell me the advice you were given and whether you have a question at that time.  I really would like to hear back from you.                                                             Could we have a follow-up on your visit to your urologist?    To learn more about the advantages and disadvantages Depo-Provera injections, go to our website: www.managingcontraception.com and click on Choices.  You can also order this wonderful new educational book from our website or by calling 404-875-5001.  Do you have your copy yet? Key Words:  Depo-Provera injections, kidney stones, calcium, dietary, workup, urologist, supplements, long-term, healthy

Robert A. Hatcher MD, MPH Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA ---2012-07-12

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