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Life after depo. how to balance out hormones? over two week long periods, heavy bleeding, breast soreness, etc.

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Dr. Hanford Yau answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Consider OCP: Restoration of "regular" menses/periods after being on Depo-Provera varies from woman to woman and takes months. Best way to regular cycle and bleeding would be oral contraceptive.

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Answered 8/18/2014

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A member asked:

Life after depo. how to balance out hormones? over two week long periods, heavy bleeding, breast soreness, etc.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hanford Yau answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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