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A member asked:
First time in the depo-provera shot i got the shot in september, i've had my period for 3 weeks already. is that normal? any meds to control it
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Depo and bleeding: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is known for irregular and unpredictable bleeding. Some patients have no periods at all after they're on Depo-Provera for longer time periods. If you want controlled predictable periods, you should consider another form of birth control.
Answered 2/19/2015
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