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I am on the injection depo-provera in september it has stop my period and now i'm bleeding in october is that normal ?
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Depo: Abnormal bleeding, bleeding everyday to no bleeding at all, is a side effect of progesterone only contraceptives such as depo. The bleeding pattern you describe can be entirely normal on depo.
Answered 1/19/2017
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Depo-provera: Depo-provera does not always stop ovulation, and therefore does not always result in "no periods". The mechanism for birth control is from the progesterone, which makes the lining of the womb not hospitable for implantation of the fertilized egg. It will still work even if you have occasional periods, just don't miss the shot every three months or your can become pregnant.
Answered 1/19/2017
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