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A member asked:

After 10yrs on depo-provera shot i had my last 1 in may and now in november im bleeding does that mean my body is starting to get my cycle back?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Yes: That's what it sounds like. Remember, you're susceptible to pregnancy now.

Answered 11/15/2012

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First Depo-Provera shot on 8/31/12 due for second on 11/21. Oct 16 started bleeding last 2 weeks. Now i think im pregnant. Fiancee & i don't use any protection?

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Hi, I am on the Depo-Provera shot. I have only had one shot and the first month I had no period and now I have been bleeding for a month straight. Help me!! ?

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Could i be pregnant if I am bleeding and its not my period time? I get a Depo-Provera shot every 3 months and i just got one. Its definitively not my time for a period.

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I have been on the Depo-Provera shot since july (1st shot) and received my second last week. I'm now bleeding a heavy brown/black. Should i be concerned?

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Why have i been bleed ing for almost 3 months? I have had 2 Depo-Provera shots at first i bled for about 2 months then it stopped and i went back for my next shot and it was normal for a little while and now I have been bleeding a lite but steady flow for

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