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I'm on the birth control shot and i get my second shot next month. i haven't had a period the entire time,but i just started bleeding & don't know why?
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Normal: Irregular bleeding is normal and expected when you're using the shot for contraception. If you're getting your shots on time, you can be sure the shot is working at its maximum efficacy (which is about 1% failure rate).
Answered 9/29/2016
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