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I''m on my 11th month of depo. i haven't bled at all for the last 4 months, now i'm heavily bleeding with cramps. every shot on time. is this normal?

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Dr. Lori Mcneal answered

Depo-Provera: Irregular bleeding normal with Depo-Provera. If continues and having more pain, follow up with gyn especially with history of ovarian cysts.

Dr Martin agreed

Answered 8/1/2014

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A member asked:

I''m on my 11th month of depo. i haven't bled at all for the last 4 months, now i'm heavily bleeding with cramps. every shot on time. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Mcneal answered

Dr Martin agreed

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