Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I took depo-provera shot and my period wont stop after 3 months. how can i make it stop?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Wait: Bleeding is a common problem in the first 3-6 months of starting the Depo-Provera shot. Usually it's a matter of waiting it out, and the bleeding will stop. Sometimes your doctor may try hormones to help, but usually it just takes time.
Answered 2/19/2015
4.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I been on Depo-Provera shot for over a yr n i start period last wk 1st time since abt a month after i started shot. Am i normal? I thought it gonna stop them?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
After being on Depo-Provera shot for 3 months? Can i assume that my period will stop/ not come anymore?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I just got off the Depo-Provera shot and my period is very very heavy and has lasted for two weeks . How can I stop it ? Is this normal ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm having heavy today bleeding after cyrotherapt three weeks ago. I'm on the Depo-Provera shot and haven't had a period in almost a year.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I was on the Depo-Provera shot for 3 years no longer on it i received my period I've since been on my period for 3 weeks. Is this normal and when will it stop?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I've had a period for almost 10 days now. Dark brown blood won't stop. It's light but frustrating.Had Depo-Provera shot over three months ago what's happening?
While on Depo-Provera i wld get my period for 6 weeks before my next shot, i ended Depo-Provera & have had my period for 9+ wks. What's the problem? Why won't it stop?
Does your period stop when you get the Depo-Provera shot?
Got Depo-Provera shot 5 days ago on period. Period stopped but woke up today with light bleeding. When will it stop?
I have been on Depo-Provera for three years and I have been getting a period with every other shot i get. Is this okay?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
