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Who long is a normal waiting period to get pregnant after using nur isterate injection for 4 years continuously ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

12 months: It can take up to 12 months for long acting Progesterone injections to leave your system completely.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 9/25/2014

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