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A member asked:
How long should i be on depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)? i heard i am not supposed to be on it for more than 4 years.
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It depends: If you have reason to continue it and are doing well on it, you should be able to use it for a longer time.
Answered 11/28/2017
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